Medical Dictionary

hypostatic pneumonia

noun

Medical Definition of HYPOSTATIC PNEUMONIA

:  pneumonia that usually results from the collection of fluid in the dorsal region of the lungs and occurs especially in those (as the bedridden or elderly) confined to a supine position for extended periods

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