emphysema

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emphysema  /ˌɛm fə ˈzi mə/ ? Meaning of "emphysema"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

Usage(s):

  1. But emphysema is rapidly changing its status.
  2. It's the kind of surgery you would never expect most people with emphysema--a degenerative, often smoking-related condition of the lungs--to agree to undergo.
  3. It's the kind of surgery you would never expect most people with emphysema a degenerative, often smoking-related condition of the lungs to agree to undergo.

Quotes

  • "Four or five months ago she was ill - she's not ill now. Certain things won't go away. She has a small amount of emphysema in the top of one of her lungs. It's negligible, but it could lead to something a lot more serious. Anything inhaled into her...
    on Jul 11, 2008 By: Amy Winehouse Source: Newstrack India (blog)

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