Pneumology

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnjuːmÉ‘lÉ™dʒɪ/

Origin

From Modern Latin pneumologia, from Ancient Greek πνεῦμα (pneuma, "wind, breath, spirit") + -logia ("-logy").

Full definition of pneumology

Noun

1. The study of the respiratory system and organs.

Derived terms

• pneumological
• pneumologist
• pheumologic

Synonyms

• pulmonology