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pulmonic

/pʌlˈmɒnɪk/

/pʌlˈmɑnɪk/

Translations

pulmonicnoun

pulmonics

/pʊlˈmɒnɪk/

/pʊlˈmɑːnɪk/

Used chiefly in phonetics to denote a consonant produced with pulmonic egressive airflow.

pulmonicadjective

/pʌlˈmɒnɪk/

/pʌlˈmɑnɪk/

The pulmonic function is crucial for respiratory health.

Пульмональная функция имеет решающее значение для здоровья дыхательной системы.

Synonyms

pulmonicnoun

(phonetics) A consonant produced with an egressive airflow from the lungs.

Clicks are not pulmonics, whereas most other consonants in English are pulmonics.

pulmonicadjective

Relating to the lungs.

The pulmonic function of the patient was closely monitored by the medical team.

Pertaining to the pulmonary artery or circulation.

The pulmonic valve plays a crucial role in directing blood flow from the heart to the lungs.

(phonetics) Relating to speech sounds articulated with an egressive airflow from the lungs.

In most languages, consonants are typically pulmonic egressive.