pulmonary emphysema

Noun
  1. An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function;
    Associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age (synset 114170862)
    is a type of: respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness - a disease affecting the respiratory system
    subtypes: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
    same as: emphysema

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