Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pneum
Prefix
/njuːm/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology that relates to the lungs or respiration.
Examples
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Pneumothorax: A condition where air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall.
Meaning
The term ‘pneum’ derives from the Greek word ‘pneuma’, meaning air or breath, and is commonly found in words associated with the respiratory system.
Synonyms
- Respiratory
