Emphysema
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Term | Emphysema |
Short definition | a chronic disease in which the small air sacs in the lungs (the alveoli) become damaged; characterized by difficulty breathing |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Emphysema (definition) a chronic disease in which the small air sacs in the lungs (the alveoli) become damaged; characterized by difficulty breathing
==Emphysema (overview)==