pulmonary

adjective
UK: /ˈpʊlmənri/
US: /ˈpʌlməneri/

  1. Relating to the lungs.

    1. Pulmonary disease can make it hard to breathe and do normal activities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor ordered pulmonary function tests to assess the lung capacity of the patient. [ ] [ ]

  2. Affecting the lungs.

    1. Smoking can cause pulmonary problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. Chronic bronchitis is a pulmonary condition characterized by inflammation of the airways. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lung

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pulmonary" in English means: Relating to the lungs., Affecting the lungs..

The phonetic transcription of "pulmonary" is /ˈpʊlmənri/ in British English and /ˈpʌlməneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pulmonary": lung.

Example usage of "pulmonary": "Pulmonary disease can make it hard to breathe and do normal activities.". More examples on the page.