Emphysema
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| Emphysema | |
|---|---|
| Term | Emphysema |
| Short definition | a chronic disease in which the small air sacs in the lungs (the alveoli) become damaged; characterized by difficulty breathing |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Emphysema (definition) a chronic disease in which the small air sacs in the lungs (the alveoli) become damaged; characterized by difficulty breathing
==Emphysema (overview)==