Emphysema

usgb/ˌemfɪˈsiːmə/
noun

A serious disease that damages the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.

Long-term smoking can result in diseases like emphysema and lung cancer.
Visual representation of "emphysema" - A serious disease that damages the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.

Often appears as...

  • develop emphysema
  • suffer from emphysema

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Technical Term

Used in medical or health-related discussions, often in professional settings.

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The pulmonologist explained the stages of emphysema to the patient.
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Serious Condition

Signals a severe health issue that should be discussed with gravity and sensitivity.

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After years of difficulty in breathing, he was finally diagnosed with emphysema.
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Irreversible Damage

Emphasizes that the lung damage cannot be reversed, suggesting a chronic scenario.

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Doctors say emphysema causes permanent damage to the lungs.
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