chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Noun
Meaning
a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
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Examples
I've been working with the National Lung Health Education Program to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
As he has traveled around these communities, Ali has seen the impacts of living close to industry, from pulmonary disorders and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, to high blood pressure due to stress.