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