Emphysema
| Emphysema | |
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| Term | Emphysema |
| Short definition | Emphysema (EMP-fuh-ZEE-muh) A condition affecting the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of the lungs. The transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs takes place in the walls of the alveoli. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Emphysema - (pronounced) (EMP-fuh-ZEE-muh) A condition affecting the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of the lungs. The transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs takes place in the walls of the alveoli. In emphysema, the alveoli become abnormally inflated, damaging their walls and making breathing difficult. People who smoke or have chronic bronchitis have an increased risk of emphysema. Emphysema is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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