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pneumonitis Definition

pneumo·ni·tis (no̵̅o̅′mə nīt′əs, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. -·nit′i·des′-nit′ə dēz′

an inflammation of the lung

pneumonitis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: Solid food causes immediate airway obstruction resulting in hypoxia, whilst liquid gastric contents cause an acid pneumonitis ( inflammation of lung tissue ).
  • develop: Five to 15 per cent develop pneumonitis, usually 4 to 17 weeks after delivery.

Adjective modifier

  • interstitial: Respiratory System Acute or chronic interstitial pneumonitis, often associated with blood eosinophilia may occur and deaths have been reported.
  • chronic: Acute or chronic pneumonitis, often associated with blood eosinophilia, may occur and deaths have been reported.

Noun used with modifier

  • hypersensitivity: The hypersensitivity diseases most clearly associated with indoor air are asthma, rhinitis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
  • radiation: Patients who have received bleomycin are also at greater risk of radiation pneumonitis.