| pneumonia |
An infection that occurs deep within the lungs. It causes fluid to build up in the lungs, making them heavy and less spongy, and therefore making it more difficult to breathe.
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| Pneumocystis carinii |
Pneumonia: see "PCP."
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| Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
a life-threatening opportunistic type of pneumonia believed to be caused by a protozoan. PCP is a common infection that can cause severe illness in immunocompromised people (especially those with CD4 cell counts of fewer than 200 cells/mm 3 ); it remains a leading cause of death in people with AIDS. Symptoms include dry cough, fever, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Pneumocystis carinii can also infect other parts of the body. ...
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| pneumonia |
an inflammatory condition of the lungs in which they become obstructed with fluid, causing difficult breathing and possibly suffocation. Pneumonia may be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
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| pneumonectomy |
removal of an entire lung
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