English noun: pulmonary emphysema | |||
1. | pulmonary emphysema (state) an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age | ||
Synonyms | emphysema | ||
Broader (hypernym) | respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | ||