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pneumocystis

pneu·mo·cys·tis [ nmə sístiss ] or pneu·mo·cys·tis pneu·mo·nia [ nmə sístiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
pneumonia associated with weakened immune systems: a form of pneumonia that mainly affects people with weakened immune systems. It is caused by the microorganism Pneumocystis carinii.

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