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emphysema

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Noun

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

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emphysema emphysematous emphysematous gangrene emphysematous phlegmon gangrenous emphysema progressive emphysematous necrosis pulmonary emphysema
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emphysema chronic obstructive pulmonary disease orthopnea aminophylline broken wind heaves albuterol metaproterenol carbon dioxide acidosis respiratory acidosis more...

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