Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pulmonology
Noun
/ˌpʌl.məˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
Definition
Pulmonology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the lungs and respiratory system.
Examples
- The pulmonology department at the hospital specializes in treating chronic lung diseases.
- She decided to pursue a career in pulmonology after her own experiences with asthma.
- Research in pulmonology has led to advances in the treatment of conditions like COPD and pneumonia.
Meaning
The branch of medicine focused on the study of lung conditions and respiratory health.
Synonyms
- Respiratory medicine
- Chest medicine
- Thoracic medicine
