chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Definition

Progressive lung disease limiting airflow

PathologyRespiratory

Breakdown

Root

pulmon/o

lung

Etymology

Latin: pulmon/o (lung) + disease

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Related Terms

pulmonology

pul-mun-OL-oh-jee

Specialty

Medical specialty dealing with diseases of the lungs

Respiratorypulmon/o

pulmonary edema

PUL-moh-nair-ee eh-DEE-muh

Pathology

Fluid buildup in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs that can make breathing difficult.

Respiratorypulmon/o

pulmonary embolism

PUL-moh-nair-ee EM-boh-lizm

Pathology

Blood clot blocking lung artery

Respiratorypulmon/o