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pneumocytosis

/ˌnjuː.mə.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌnjuː.mə.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся пневмонией, возникающей у младенцев или лиц с ослабленной иммунной системой, например, у больных СПИДом.

A medical condition characterized by pneumonia that occurs in infants or individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS.

uncountable

  1. Pneumocystis pneumoniaC2formalmedical

    A serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems, such as infants or people with AIDS.

    ruПневмоцистная пневмония

    • Pneumocytosis is a common opportunistic infection in HIV patients.
    • The infant was diagnosed with pneumocytosis after developing severe respiratory distress.
    • Treatment for pneumocytosis typically involves high-dose antibiotics.

    Synonymspcppneumocystis pneumonia