Emphysema — synonyms, definition

1. emphysema (Noun)

1 synonym
pulmonary emphysema
1 definition

emphysema (Noun) — An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age. ex. "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day"

3 types of
respiratory disease respiratory disorder respiratory illness
2 types
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease