COPD
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| COPD | |
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| Term | COPD |
| Short definition | COPD - A type of lung disease characterized by permanent damage to the tissues in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, in which the bronchi (large airways) are inflamed and scarred, and emphysema, in which the alveoli (tiny air sacs) are damaged. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
COPD - A type of lung disease characterized by permanent damage to the tissues in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, in which the bronchi (large airways) are inflamed and scarred, and emphysema, in which the alveoli (tiny air sacs) are damaged. It develops over many years and is usually caused by cigarette smoking. Also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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