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extrapulmonary

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/ˌɛkstrəˈpʌlməˌnɛri/

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/ˌɛkstrəˈpʊlmənəri/

outside the lungs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'extrapulmonary' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'pulmonarius' meaning 'of the lungs'.

Historical Evolution

'extrapulmonary' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'extra-' with 'pulmonary', which itself comes from 'pulmonarius'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'outside the lungs', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

located or occurring outside the lungs.

The patient was diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

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Last updated: 2025/02/11 15:37