pulmonary emphysema
pulmonary emphysema · pulmonary emphysemas
Lungenaufblähung, Lungenblähung, Lungenemphysem
A chronic lung disease characterised by an abnormal increase in the size of the air…A chronic lung disease characterised by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in laboured breathing and caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, most commonly tobacco smoke.
Meaning
1 sensesA chronic lung disease characterised by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in laboured breathing and caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, most commonly tobacco smoke.
Lungenaufblähung, Lungenblähung, Lungenemphysem
More definitions
- an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Translations
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By meaning 1
chronic lung disease:
Forms
plural: pulmonary emphysemas| Singular | pulmonary emphysema |
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| Plural | pulmonary emphysemas |
regular