A1 noun ニュートラル

pneumonia

/nuːˈmoʊniə/

Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of the lungs where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus. It makes breathing difficult and often causes a cough, fever, and chills.

例文

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1

He had to stay in the hospital for a week to recover from pneumonia.

He had to stay in the hospital for a week to recover from pneumonia.

2

The physician confirmed that the patient is suffering from acute bacterial pneumonia.

The physician confirmed that the patient is suffering from acute bacterial pneumonia.

3

I'm so glad you're okay; pneumonia is no joke!

I'm so glad you're okay; pneumonia is no joke!

語族

名詞
pneumonia
形容詞
pneumonic
関連
pneumococcus
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that the 'P' is silent, just like the 'P' in Psychology. Think of 'P' for 'Pulmonary' (related to lungs) to help you remember the first letter.

クイックテスト

The doctor listened to her chest and feared she might have developed _______.

正解!

正解は: pneumonia

例文

1

He had to stay in the hospital for a week to recover from pneumonia.

everyday

He had to stay in the hospital for a week to recover from pneumonia.

2

The physician confirmed that the patient is suffering from acute bacterial pneumonia.

formal

The physician confirmed that the patient is suffering from acute bacterial pneumonia.

3

I'm so glad you're okay; pneumonia is no joke!

informal

I'm so glad you're okay; pneumonia is no joke!

4

Research indicates that pneumonia remains a significant cause of mortality in pediatric patients.

academic

Research indicates that pneumonia remains a significant cause of mortality in pediatric patients.

5

Due to a sudden case of pneumonia, the director will be unavailable for the quarterly meeting.

business

Due to a sudden case of pneumonia, the director will be unavailable for the quarterly meeting.

語族

名詞
pneumonia
形容詞
pneumonic
関連
pneumococcus

よく使う組み合わせ

contract pneumonia to catch pneumonia
severe pneumonia very bad pneumonia
bacterial pneumonia pneumonia caused by bacteria
walking pneumonia a mild case of pneumonia
recover from pneumonia to get better after having pneumonia

よく使うフレーズ

double pneumonia

pneumonia affecting both lungs

walking pneumonia

a mild case where the patient is not confined to bed

aspiration pneumonia

pneumonia caused by inhaling foreign objects or liquids

よく混同される語

pneumonia vs bronchitis

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, whereas pneumonia affects the air sacs of the lungs.

pneumonia vs pneumatic

Pneumatic refers to tools or systems operated by air pressure, not a medical condition.

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使い方のコツ

Pneumonia is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the disease generally, but it can be used with 'a' when referring to a specific instance or type.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget the silent 'p' at the beginning of the word. Some also confuse the spelling of 'neu-' and 'pneu-'.

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覚え方のコツ

Remember that the 'P' is silent, just like the 'P' in Psychology. Think of 'P' for 'Pulmonary' (related to lungs) to help you remember the first letter.

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語源

Derived from the Greek word 'pneumon' meaning 'lung'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'have', 'catch', or 'contract' Takes a singular verb
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, pneumonia is historically feared as 'the old man's friend' because it was a common, relatively quick cause of death before antibiotics.

クイックテスト

The doctor listened to her chest and feared she might have developed _______.

正解!

正解は: pneumonia

medicineの関連語

psychologist

A1

A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

A1

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

intensive care unit

A1

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

symptom

A1

A symptom is a physical or mental feature which indicates a condition of disease or a health problem. It is typically something that the person experiences and describes to a doctor, such as pain, tiredness, or a cough.

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