Emphysema

What do we mean by emphysema?

A pathological condition of the lungs marked by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in labored breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection. It can be caused by irreversible expansion of the alveoli or by the destruction of alveolar walls. noun

An abnormal distension of body tissues caused by retention of air. noun

In pathology, distention with air or other gases. noun

A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue. noun

A common disease of the lungs in which the air cells are distended and their partition walls ruptured by an abnormal pressure of the air contained in them. noun

An abnormal accumulation of air in tissues, most commonly the lungs. noun

Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease. noun

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

An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.

Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Words that are spelled similarly to emphysema:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe emphysema:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective emphysema:
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Words that sound like emphysema:
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