emphysema
An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungsAn abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
» Tom died of emphysema.
Том помер від емфіземи.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
Lungenaufblähung
эмфизе́маemfizéma
- an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Examples
5 sentencesTom died of emphysema.
Том помер від емфіземи.
Tom died from emphysema.
ruТом умер от эмфиземы лёгких.
Tom has emphysema.
Have you been diagnosed with emphysema?
ruВам диагностировали эмфизему?
COPD is a group of diseases, including emphysema, that is characterized by coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Translations
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Origin
Multiple origins. Partially from post-Classical Latin emphȳsēma (“swelling”), from AncientMultiple origins. Partially from post-Classical Latin emphȳsēma (“swelling”), from Ancient Greek ἐμφῡ́σημα (emphū́sēma), from ἐμφῡσάω (emphūsáō, “to puff up”). Also borrowed from Middle French emphysema, from the same Latin source; compare French emphysème. Attested from the late 16th century.
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Forms
plural: emphysemas / emphysemata| Singular | emphysema |
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| Plural | emphysemas / emphysemata |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age:pulmonary emphysema
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable