Defenition of the word emphysema

• Defenition of the word emphysema

  • A chronic, irreversible disease of the lungs characterized by abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs accompanied by destruction of the tissue lining the walls of the air spaces.
  • an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

Synonyms for the word emphysema

• • pulmonary emphysema

Hyponyms for the word emphysema

• • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hypernyms for the word emphysema

• • respiratory disease
  • respiratory disorder
  • respiratory illness

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