pneumococcal pneumonia

pneu·mo·coc·cal pneu·mo·ni·a
/ˌn(j)uː.məˌkɒk.əl n(j)ʊˈməʊ̯n.i.ə/

noun

The infection of the lungs caused by pneumococci (Streptococcus pneumoniae).

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Meanings

nounpneumococcal pneumonia (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe infection of the lungs caused by pneumococci (Streptococcus pneumoniae).
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