Associations to the word «Emphysema»

Wiktionary

EMPHYSEMA, noun. (pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
EMPHYSEMA, noun. (medicine) Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease.

Dictionary definition

EMPHYSEMA, noun. An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age.

Wise words

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