double pneumonia

noun

: pneumonia affecting both lungs

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However, the infection worsened into a complex respiratory tract illness and double pneumonia, keeping Francis sidelined for the longest stretch of his 12-year papacy and sparking speculation about his future. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has sidelined Francis for the longest period of his 12-year papacy and raised questions about the future of his papacy. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 His routine now includes physical therapy, along with treatment for double pneumonia and respiratory therapy, Vatican officials said. arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025 He was later diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and is being treated for double pneumonia. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double pneumonia

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double pneumonia was in 1892

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“Double pneumonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20pneumonia. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

double pneumonia

noun
: pneumonia involving both lungs

Medical Definition

double pneumonia

noun
: pneumonia affecting both lungs
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