| 单词 | emphysema |
| 释义 | emphysema (once / 24171 pages) n Smoking can cause emphysema, a disease of the lungs that causes shortness of breath. Emphysema comes from the Greek emphusan meaning "puff up." Emphasyma is a long-term disease that destroys the shape and function of the lungs. Some symptoms include a shortness of breath and an expanded or puffed up chest. Most people who have emphysema were smokers at some point in their lives, but it can also be caused by chronic bronchitis. WORD FAMILYemphysema: emphysematous USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Fabian, who suffered from emphysema and chronic lung failure, said he sold his truck to afford his $262 monthly premiums. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Researchers found virtually no change in the number of potentially preventable deaths for chronic lower respiratory disease, such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma. Washington Post(Nov 17, 2016) We might reflect on human suffering from asthma, lung cancer, emphysema and other diseases caused by fossil fuel use. Washington Times(Nov 04, 2016) n an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age Syn|Hypo|Hyper pulmonary emphysema chronic obstructive pulmonary disease a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness a disease affecting the respiratory system |
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