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pulmonary emphysema

DEFINITIONS OF: pulmonary emphysema

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n an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

Synonyms:
emphysema
Types:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
Type of:
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
a disease affecting the respiratory system
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