Pneumology vs. Pulmonology

Pneumologynoun

The study of the respiratory system and organs.

Pneumologynoun

The science which treats of the lungs.

Pneumologynoun

The branch of medicine that deals with the lungs; pulmonary or respiratory medicine.

Pulmonologynoun

(medicine) The branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract

Pulmonologynoun

The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the respiratory system; respiratory or pulmonary medicine.

Pulmonology

Pulmonology (, , from Latin pulmō, -ōnis and the Greek suffix -λογία -logía ) or pneumology (, built on Greek πνεύμων pneúmōn ) is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. It is also known as respirology, respiratory medicine, or chest medicine in some countries and areas.