emphysema
21 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,117
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛmfʌzˈiːmʌ/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural emphysemas
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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