emphysema


Definition: Meaning of, emphysema in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə /

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  1. medical a serious disease that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe
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emphysema used in phrases

  • gangrenous emphysema (noun)
    1. pathology a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
  • pulmonary emphysema (noun)
    1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
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