What does emphysema mean?
A chronic lung disease characterized by shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, caused by damage to the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Example
"The patient's emphysema made it difficult for her to walk up the stairs without getting winded."
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