adjective
pulmonary
PUL-muh-nair-ee/ˈpʌlməneri/
Relating to the lungs.
The model shows pulmonary anatomy, including both lungs and their branching airways.
Etymology
Pulmo names the lung, and the adjective-forming suffix makes it a description of things connected with that organ. Pulmonary can therefore describe something affecting the lungs or occurring by means of them.
In context
Phil is probably affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also known as IPF, a serious lung disease that is not very common.
More examples
- The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
- Smoking increases the risk of pulmonary disease.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation helps him breathe more easily during daily activities.
Similar words
- respiratory
- Concerns breathing and the entire airway, not just the lungs.