chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Definitions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
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type of:
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chronic bronchitis
a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow
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emphysema, pulmonary emphysema
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
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chronic bronchitis
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