emphysematous

Meanings

• noun

  A condition of the lungs characterized by the chronic narrowing and obstruction of the bronchioles, leading to shortness of breath and difficulty in exhaling.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with emphysematous disease."
  - "Smoking causes emphysematous damage to the lungs."

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Variants

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emphysema , emphysemas , emphysematous , emphysemic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'emphysema', meaning 'swelling' or 'inflation'

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Trivia

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1. Emphysematous damage to the lungs is irreversible.

2. The condition affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide.

3. Emphysematous is a type of COPD, but not all COPD is emphysematous.

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1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A group of diseases that obstruct airflow in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

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Emphysematous is a medical term that describes a condition characterized by the chronic narrowing and obstruction of the bronchioles, leading to shortness of breath and difficulty in exhaling. It is often associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is typically caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke.

How to Memorize "emphysematous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of lungs with the alveoli (air sacs) swollen and damaged, making it difficult for air to flow in and out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of shortness of breath and the difficulty of exhaling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SMOKE' to remember the causes of emphysematous: Smoking, air pollution, Old age, Known respiratory infections, and Exposure to chemical fumes.

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