EMPHYSEMA


Meaning of EMPHYSEMA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌemfɪˈsi:mə ]

n. 1 enlargement of the air sacs of the lungs causing breathlessness. 2 a swelling caused by the presence of air in the connective tissues of the body. [LL f. Gk emphusema f. emphusao puff up]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.