Definition

A condition characterized by inflammation in the lung tissue, which can cause breathing difficulties and other respiratory issues.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with pneumonitis after reviewing her symptoms and medical history.

Conversation

Have you heard about pneumonitis?

Yeah, isn’t that when the lungs get inflamed?

Exactly! It can be caused by various things, right?

For sure, like allergies or even some medications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pneumonitis is formed from "pneumon" (from Greek "pneumon", meaning lung) and "-itis" (from Greek "itis", meaning inflammation). The word refers to inflammation of the lung.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pneumon' which relates to the lungs and '-itis' which indicates inflammation — this helps you remember that pneumonitis means lung inflammation.

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