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Emphyema vs Emphysema - What's the difference?

emphyema | emphysema |

Emphyema is likely misspelled.


Emphyema has no English definition.

As a noun emphysema is

an abnormal accumulation of air in tissues, most commonly the lungs.

emphyema

Not English

Emphyema has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'emphyema':

empanada, empyema

emphysema

Noun

(-)
  • (pathology) An abnormal accumulation of air in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
  • (medicine) Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease.
  • Derived terms

    * emphysematous * emphysemic