Emphysema
PulmonologyEssential
Chronic lung disease with permanent alveolar destruction, reducing gas exchange surface.
Korean
폐기종
폐포가 영구적으로 파괴되어 가스 교환 표면적이 감소하는 만성 폐 질환.
French
Emphysème
Maladie pulmonaire chronique avec destruction permanente des alvéoles, réduisant la surface d'échanges gazeux.
Word parts
-emaSuffix(Greek: -ema) Condition, swelling; (Latin: -ago) Disease condition, affliction