pulmonary emphysema en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pulmonary emphysemas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (6)
de Lungenaufblähung (chronic lung disease) · ro emfizem pulmonar (chronic lung disease) · de Lungenblähung (chronic lung disease) · pl rozedma (chronic lung disease) · de Lungenemphysem (chronic lung disease) · fi keuhkolaajentumatauti (chronic lung disease)