Noun
A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAclidinium bromide is classified as a long-acting inhaled muscarinic antagonist that is prescribed for the long term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: Internet
After the death of his mother from emphysema when he was 14 years old, Jones rejected acting in favour of a career as a jockey, apprenticing with Newmarket trainer Basil Foster. Source: Internet
Chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema can be related to smoking or exposure to harmful substances. Source: Internet
Chronic lower respiratory disease, including chronic bronchitis, asthma and emphysema, killed 160,201 people in 2017. Source: Internet
A heavy smoker, he was diagnosed with emphysema in 1978. Source: Internet
Heinlein's surgical treatment re-energized him, and he wrote five novels from 1980 until he died in his sleep from emphysema and heart failure on May 8, 1988. Source: Internet