Associations to the word «Asthmatic»

Wiktionary

ASTHMATIC, adjective. Having the characteristics of asthma, as in an "asthmatic cough".
ASTHMATIC, noun. A person who suffers from asthma.

Dictionary definition

ASTHMATIC, noun. A person suffering from asthma; "she is a chronic asthmatic"; "the painful gasps of a dying asthmatic".
ASTHMATIC, adjective. Relating to breathing with a whistling sound.

Wise words

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