pulmonary emphysema

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noun

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function;
associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
emphysema
• Derivationally related forms:
emphysematous (for: emphysema)
• Hypernyms:
respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder
• Hyponyms:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease