Emphysematous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated. not-comparable

    "The first contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CEST) performed on 06 August, 12 showed paraseptal and panacinar emphysematous changes in bilateral lung fields with flattening of the diaphragm."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or resembling or being emphysema wordnet

Example

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"The first contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CEST) performed on 06 August, 12 showed paraseptal and panacinar emphysematous changes in bilateral lung fields with flattening of the diaphragm."

Etymology

From emphysema + -ous. Compare French emphysémateux.

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