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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

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