Synonyms for emphysema
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
Related words
- Phrases
- pulmonary emphysema
Forms
- Plural
- emphysemas → pneumatoses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| emphysema | falling | |
| pneumatosis | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- pneumatosis