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Emphysematous

Description:

Emphysematous is an adjective that relates to or characterizes a condition or process of emphysema, a chronic lung disease.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Relating to or affected by emphysema, a lung disease characterized by the progressive destruction of lung tissue.

Sense 2:

Characterized by an abnormal accumulation of air or gas in body tissues or organs.

Usages:

Usage 1:

The emphysematous patient struggled to breathe due to the progressive damage to his lung tissue.

Usage 2:

An emphysematous bulla was observed on the X-ray, indicating an abnormal collection of air in the lung.

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