noun
- inflammation of the lungs, especially the alveoli
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with pneumonitis after exposure to toxic fumes.
- Chemical pneumonitis can result from inhaling certain substances.
- The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to treat the pneumonitis.
- Radiation pneumonitis is a potential side effect of chest radiation therapy.
- Workers in dusty environments may develop pneumonitis over time.
- The chest X-ray showed signs of acute pneumonitis.