walking pneumonia

English

Noun

walking pneumonia (uncountable)

  1. An atypical pneumonia, not caused by the more traditional pathogens, and with relatively mild symptoms, allowing the sufferer greater ability to walk.

Usage notes

Often found in the form the walking pneumonia.

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