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emphysema

noun

an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

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Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
A
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə

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noun

  1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

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