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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

COPD respiratory syncytial virus

Hypernyms

emphysema pulmonary emphysema chronic bronchitis

Examples

I've been working with the National Lung Health Education Program to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Loni Anderson

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. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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