Pronunciation: ˌ nü-m ə - ' sis-t ə s-k ə - ' r ī -n ē - ˌ ē -, ˌ nyü-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin Pneumocystis carinii, species name
Date: 1964
: a pneumonia chiefly affecting immunocompromised individuals that is caused by a microorganism ( Pneumocystis carinii ), attacks especially the interstitial and alveolar tissues of the lungs, and is characterized especially by a nonproductive cough, shortness of breath, and fever ― abbreviation PCP