The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PNEUMONIA which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2013.
Affliction of the lungs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PNEUMONIA | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Affliction of the lungs
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- acne
- asthma
- anthracosis
- asbestosis
- breathing
- emphysema
- interstitial pneumonia
- pectoral
- pleuropneumonia
- pneumoconiosis
- pneumocystis
- pneumonia
Crossword Answer definitions
PNEUMONIA noun- An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.
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