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ASPIRATION PENUMONIA

\ˌaspəɹˈe͡ɪʃən pˌɛnjuːmˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \ˌaspəɹˈe‍ɪʃən pˌɛnjuːmˈə‍ʊni‍ə], \ˌa_s_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n p_ˌɛ_n_j_uː_m_ˈəʊ_n_iə]\

Definitions of ASPIRATION PENUMONIA

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inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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