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