em|phy|se|ma

em|phy|se|ma
em|phy|se|ma «EHM fuh SEE muh», noun.
1. an abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs or body tissues caused by a loss of elasticity in the walls of the air sacs and a resulting inability to expel carbon dioxide: »

Emphysema is a condition in which the lungs overexpand and breathing becomes difficult and less effective (Science News Letter).

2. = heaves. (Cf.heaves)
[< New Latin emphysema < Greek emphysēma swelling < emphysân blow up]

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