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noun
A chronic lung disease characterised by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in laboured breathing and caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, most commonly tobacco smoke.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: emphysema
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: emphysema
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder
Narrower terms: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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