Pneum

Pneuma (from the Greek pneuma - breath, air) is a component of compound words that has the following meanings:

  1. Relating to air, gas, breath. For example: pneumatics, pneumothorax, pneumonia.

  2. Pertaining to the lung. For example: pneumonitis, pneumophthisis, pneumosclerosis.

In the first meaning, the elements pneumatic, pneumatic, pneumatic are used.

In the second meaning - pneumo-, pneumon-, pneumo-.

Thus, pneum- indicates a connection with the words “air”, “breath”, “lung”. This element is often found in medical and technical terminology.



Greetings to all readers! In this article I want to talk about such a term as pneumatic. This word is a compound word that means "pertaining to air or gas" and also includes the term pneumato - "breath" or "air". Simply put, pneuma refers to something related to air or breathing.

The term pneumatic has two meanings: first, it refers to people who engage in certain sports or activities that involve the use of air guns or air tools. In such cases, pneumatics are defined as a sporting weapon or tool. Secondly,