pulmonary
UK: ˈpʌlmənəri | US: ˈpʊlməneri
adj. relating to or affecting the lungs.
pulmonary = pulmon<lung> + ary<adjective suffix>
- pulmon: From Latin pulmo (lung), referring to the organ of respiration.
- ary: A suffix of Latin origin (-arius) used to form adjectives meaning "pertaining to" or "connected with."
Etymology Origin:
The word pulmonary traces back to Latin pulmo (lung), reflecting its direct association with the respiratory system. The suffix -ary was later added in English to form the adjective, emphasizing its medical and anatomical context. The term has retained its focus on lung-related functions since its adoption into scientific and medical vocabulary.
Smoking can cause severe pulmonary diseases.
The doctor ordered a pulmonary function test to assess her lung capacity.
Pulmonary arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs.
Patients with pulmonary fibrosis often experience shortness of breath.
The study focused on improving pulmonary rehabilitation techniques.