double pneumonia

noun

: pneumonia affecting both lungs

Examples of double pneumonia in a Sentence

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The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized Feb. 14 after a long bout with bronchitis that left him breathless at times, and which quickly developed into double pneumonia and revealed a polymicrobial — viral, bacterial and fungal — respiratory infection. Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025 The medical staff overseeing his care during the hospitalization for double pneumonia considered ending his treatment so the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully. Anissa Reyes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025 The 88-year-old pontiff has also reduced his reliance on high-flow supplemental oxygen, signaling steady progress in his recovery from double pneumonia. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia. Angela Yang, NBC News, 16 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 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

double pneumonia

noun
: pneumonia involving both lungs

Medical Definition

double pneumonia

noun
: pneumonia affecting both lungs
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