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pulmonary

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌl.mə.nɛr.i]

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Learn how to use pulmonary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “medical”

(adjective) related to the lungs. When we talk about pulmonary, we're usually discussing something that has to do with breathing or the health of our lungs.

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The doctor explained that pulmonary exercises can help improve lung health.

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The patient did not have any pulmonary issues according to the tests.

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What are the symptoms of a pulmonary condition?

Context: “anatomy”

(adjective) pertaining to the blood vessels that carry blood between the heart and the lungs. It's important for understanding how blood gets oxygen.

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The pulmonary arteries are vital for transporting oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

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The doctor noted that the veins are not pulmonary; they carry blood back to the heart.

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What role do pulmonary vessels play in the circulatory system?

How to pronounce pulmonary

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌl.mə.nɛr.i]

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