Lungenentzündung

pneumonia

noun LUN-gen-ent-tsuend-ung Rare

Also means

lung inflammation

Usage Note

Lungenentzündung is the common lay term for pneumonia, equivalent to the clinical Pneumonie. It is often caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae) or viruses. Elderly patients are routinely offered the Pneumokokken-Impfung as prevention.

Examples

"Die Lungenentzündung wurde frühzeitig erkannt und mit Antibiotika behandelt."

Natural Translation

The pneumonia was detected early and treated with antibiotics.

Literal Translation

The pneumonia was early detected and with antibiotics treated.

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