Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Emphysema

//ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə// noun

Definitions

Noun

1
An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs. countable, uncountable
2
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age wordnet
3
Ellipsis of pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable
"The panacinar emphysema shows higher compliance with lungs then the centriacinar emphysema 5 ."

Etymology

Multiple origins. Partially from post-Classical Latin emphȳsēma (“swelling”), from Ancient Greek ἐμφῡ́σημα (emphū́sēma), from ἐμφῡσάω (emphūsáō, “to puff up”). Also borrowed from Middle French emphysema, from the same Latin source; compare French emphysème. Attested from the late 16th century.

Next best steps

Find stronger synonyms See usage examples Check pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: emphysema