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