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Aspiration pneumonia

PulmonologyCritical CareImportant

A lung infection that develops after food, liquid, or vomit is inhaled into the airways.

Korean

흡인성 폐렴

음식, 물, 토물이 기도로 들어간 뒤 생기는 폐 감염.

French

Pneumonie d'aspiration

Infection pulmonaire qui se développe après l'inhalation d'aliments, de liquide ou de vomissures dans les voies respiratoires.

Word parts

  • spir/oRoot(Latin) To breathe
  • pneum/oRoot(Greek) Lung, air

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