🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

pulmonal

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pul-mo-nahl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pulmonary/ˈpʌl.mə.nɛr.i/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die pulmonalen Tests zeigten eine Abnahme der Lungenkapazität."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the lungs.

    "The pulmonary function tests indicated a decrease in lung capacity."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the respiratory system.

    "Pulmonary diseases can significantly affect a person's quality of life."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pulmonary' originates from the Latin word 'pulmonarius', which is derived from 'pulmo', meaning 'lung'. The word has evolved through Middle English and has been used in medical contexts since the late 14th century, primarily relating to the lungs and respiratory system.

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