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pulmonate

/ˈpʌlməneɪt/

Translations

pulmonatenoun

pulmonates

/ˈpʌlməneɪt/

/ˈpʊlməˌneɪt/

Additional translations

pulmonateadjective

/ˈpʌlməneɪt/

The pulmonate function of the organ is crucial for respiration.

Легочная функция органа имеет решающее значение для дыхания.

Synonyms

pulmonatenoun

A mollusk of the order Pulmonata, which includes snails and slugs that have a lung-like respiratory system.

The pulmonate was found in the garden, slowly making its way across the leaves.

pulmonateadjective

Having lungs or lung-like organs.

The pulmonate creatures in the aquarium were fascinating to observe as they surfaced for air.

Relating to or affecting the lungs.

The pulmonate symptoms of the disease included difficulty in breathing and persistent coughing.

Belonging to or characteristic of the taxonomic group Pulmonata of air-breathing gastropod mollusks

Many pulmonate snails inhabit terrestrial environments far from open water.