emphysema
肺気腫
肺気腫
(1) Noun :
Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones. This reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches your bloodstream. (Mayo Clinic website)
Examples
- The xrays and symptoms tell us that he has emphysema, and so he'll need oxygen to breathe more easily for the rest of his life.
