 emphysema |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine) an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age | |
| Synonyms: | pulmonary_emphysema | |
| Related terms: | respiratory_disease chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease | |
| Similar spelling: |
emphasize emphasise |
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