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EMPHYSEMATOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does emphysematous mean?
• EMPHYSEMATOUS (adjective)
The adjective EMPHYSEMATOUS has 1 sense:
1. relating to or resembling or being emphysema
Familiarity information: EMPHYSEMATOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or resembling or being emphysema
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
emphysema (an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age)
Derivation:
emphysema (an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age)
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