pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneumat/o, -pnea, -pnoea

pneumonia [pneumon, lung + -ia] A chronic disease marked by inflammation and congestion of the lungs and caused by any of numerous microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses or by chemical irritants. (noo MOHN yuh)

pneumonic [pneumon, lung + -ic] 1.Pertaining to the lungs. 2.Pertaining to or affected with pneumonia. (noo MON ik)

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis [pneumono, lung & ultramicroscopic & silico, silica & volcano & coni, dust + -osis, diseased condition] A lung disease caused by prolonged breathing of extremely fine siliceous dust. Sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. (NOO muh noh ul'truh meye'kruh skop'ik SIL uh koh' vol kay' noh koh' nee oh' sis)

pneumothorax [pneumo, air & thorax] The presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, either induced deliberately or as the result of injury or disease. (noo'muh THOR aks')

polypnea [poly, many + -pnea, breathing] Abnormally deep and rapid breathing. Same as hyperpnea. (pol IP nee uh)


spir/o breathe


aspirate [as-, on + spir, breathe + -ate] 1.To pronounce the beginning of a word or syllable using a puff of breath , as in "hot" or "when." 2.To remove by suction, as fluid from a body cavity. (AS puh rayt')

aspire [as-, on + spir, breathe] To strive to attain something, especially something great or of high value. (uh SPEYER)

cardiorespiratory [cardio, heart& respiratory] Pertaining to or involving the heart and respiratory system. (kahr' dee oh RES per uh tor' ee)

conspire [con-, together+ spir, breathe] 1.To plan togethcr secretly to commit an unlawful or wrongful act. 2.To work or act together. See collogue. (kun SPEYER)

inspire [in-, in + spir, breathe] 1.To stimulate or arouse to activity, as confidence, creativity, motivation, etc. 2.To have an animating, enlivening, or exalting effect on. 3.To inhale. (in SPEYER)

inspirit [in-, in & spirit] To instill courage, life, or energy into. Animate. (in SPIHR it)

perspire [per-, through + spir, breathe] To secrete sweat through the pores of the skin. (per SPEYER)

respire [re-, again + spir, breathe] 1.To breathe in and out. 2.To recover and breathe freely again, as from anxiety, exertion, etc. (rih SPEYER)

spiracle [spir, breathe + -cle, small] 1.Air hole. 2.A breathing aperture in certain insects, fishes, cetaceans, etc. 3.A small volcanic vent formed on the surface of a stream of lava. (SPIHR uh kul)

spirit [spir, breathe + -it] 1.The vital force within a human being that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power. Soul. 2.An invisible supernatural being. Ghost. (SPIHR it)

spirograph [spiro, breathe + graph, recording] An instrument for graphically recording respiratory movements. See pneumograph. (SPEYE ruh graf')

spirometer [spiro, breathe + meter, to measure] An instrument for measuring the breathing rate and capacity of the lungs. (speye ROM et er)

suspire [sub-, up + spir, breathe] 1.To take a deep breath. Sigh. 2.To breathe. (suh SPEYER)

transpire [trans-, through + spir, breathe] I.To take place or occur. Happen. 2.To become known. 3.To give off vapor containing waste products through a membrane or pores, as from the human body or from leaves. See transude. (tran SPEYER)

port 0to carry

comportment [com-, together + port, to carry + -ment] Behavior. Manner of carrying or conducting oneself. See deportment. (kum PORT ment)

deport [de-, away + port, to carry] To remove, as an alien or criminal, from a country by force. Exile. Banish. (dih PORT)

deportment [de-,awag +port, to carry+ -ment] Behavior according to a set of rules or ethics. See comportment. (dih PORT ment)

disport [dis, apart + port, to carry] To occupy oneself with amusement or diversion. (dis PORT)

export [ex-, out + port, to carry] To send or carry commodities out of the country, especially for sale or trade. See import. (eks PORT)

import [im-, in + port, to carry] To bring or carry commodities into the country, especially for sale or trade. See export. (im PORT)

portable [port, to carry + -able] Easily carried or moved. (PORT uh bul)

portage [port, to carry + -age] The act of transporting or carrying. (PORT ij)

portamento [port, to carry + -ment] In music, a smooth, continuous gliding from one note to another. (port' uh MEN toh)

porter [port, to carry + -er] A person employed to carry baggage. (PORT ur)

portfolio [port, to carry +foli, leaf] 1.An itemized list of investments owned by a person or company. 2.A portable case for carrying loose papers, etc. (port FOH lee oh')

portmanteau [port, to carry + Ltn > mantellum, cloak] A large leather traveling bag that opens into two halves. (port ALAN toh)

portmanteau word [port, to carry + Un > mantellum, cloak & word] A word formed by combining some or all of the letters of two other words, as the combination of trans(mitter) and (re)ceiver to form the word transceiver. (port MAN toh wurd)

rapport [re-, back + port, to carry] Harmonious and agreeable relationship between people. (ruh POR)

report [re-, back + port, to carry] To carry back and repeat information or give an account of something seen, done, etc. (rih PORT)

support [sub-, under + port, to carry] 1.To carry or bear the weight of, especially from below. 2.To give assistance, comfort, etc., to. (suh PORT)

transport [trans-, across + port, to carry] To carry, move, or convey from one place to another, especially over long distances. (trans PORT)

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