EMPHYSEMA


Meaning of EMPHYSEMA in English

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 ]

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