How to sign pneumonia in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands next to each other in front of you with your index fingers pointing at each other and your palms oriented toward yourself. Then, slightly move your hands up and down a couple of times.

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Sequential Breakdown of pneumonia

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First Frame of pneumonia

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for pneumonia
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for pneumonia
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Sign the letters "P" and "N".

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of pneumonia

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of pneumonia

End of Sign

Final Frame of pneumonia

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for pneumonia
Curl in all of your fingers except for your thumb into your palm. Place the thumb in between your middle and ring fingers.
Dominant Handshape for pneumonia
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

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