Emphysema

Noun
emphysema


 * 1)  An abnormal accumulation of air in tissues, especially the lungs. Pulmonary emphysema is a chronic lung disease, characterised by  an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in laboured breathing and caused by exposure to toxic chemicals such as tobacco smoke.

Derived terms

 * emphysematous
 * emphysemic

Thesaurus
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