Emphysema
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emphysema is a noun meaning (pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
Meaning
(pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
More Meanings
- (medicine) Ellipsis of pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Example Sentences
The panacinar emphysema shows higher compliance with lungs then the centriacinar emphysema 5 .
His family announced the death on social media on Thursday, but provided no details. In 2024, Mr. Lynch announced that he had developed emphysema after years of smoking, and that as a result any subsequent films would have to be directed remotely.
Word Forms
- emphysemas
- emphysemata
Synonyms for emphysema
Depending on context, synonyms include pneumatosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumatosis, pneumoencephalopathy, pyopneumothorax, pneumopathy, aeropleura.
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