pneumonitis

[ noo-muh-nahy-tis, nyoo- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the lung caused by a virus or exposure to irritating substances.

pneumonitis

/ ˌnjuːmɒnˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the lungs

Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumonitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; pneumon-, -itis