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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pneumonitis

/nuːməˈnɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pneumonitis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection or exposure to irritants. Pneumonitis can be acute or chronic and may be reversible or irreversible.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with pneumonitis after reviewing the X-ray results."

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