emphysema

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Synonyms: emphisema, empyema, emphysemic, emphysemas

Antonyms: emphisema, empyema, emphysemic, emphysemas

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} An abnormal [[accumulation]] of [[air]] or other [[gas]] in [[tissue]]s, most commonly the [[lung]]s.
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} {{ellipsis of|en|pulmonary emphysema|addl=a chronic lung disease, one type of [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]}}.

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