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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


Synonymsemphysema


Broader (hypernym)respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness


Narrower (hyponym)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease









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