pneumono-

a combining form meaning “lung,” used in the formation of compound words:

pneumonoconiosis.

Also, pneumo-; especially before a vowel, pneumon-.

Origin

combining form representing Greek pneúmōn lung

British Dictionary definitions for pneumono-

pneumo-

combining form

of or related to a lung or the lungs; respiratory: pneumoconiosis, pneumonitis

Word Origin

from Greek pneumōn lung or pneuma breath

Word Origin and History for pneumono-

before vowels pneumon-, word-forming element meaning "lung," from comb. form of Greek pneumon (genitive pneumonos "lung" (see pneumonia).

pneumono- in Medicine

pneumono- or pneumon-
pref.
Lung; pulmonary: pneumonotomy.