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emphysema

/ˌem.fɪˈsiː.mə/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedical/ˌem.fɪˈsiː.mə/

uncountable

A medical condition characterized by damage to the air sacs in the lungs, leading to reduced respiratory function and often associated with smoking, chronic bronchitis, or aging.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся повреждением воздушных мешочков в легких, приводящее к снижению дыхательной функции и часто связанное с курением, хроническим бронхитом или старением.
  1. Lung condition C1 formal medical

    A chronic lung disease characterized by damage to the air sacs, leading to shortness of breath and reduced oxygen flow.

    • Emphysema is often caused by long-term smoking.
    • Patients with emphysema may require oxygen therapy.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with advanced emphysema.

    🇷🇺Заболевание легких

  • emphysemas plural form
  • emphysemas' possessive plural form
  • emphysema's possessive singular form