Definition
When your lungs' air sacs deteriorate faster than your streaming subscriptions renew, usually courtesy of smoking or vengeful genetics. It's like having millions of tiny balloons trapped in your chest that refuse to deflate.
Example Usage
The long-term smoker's emphysema diagnosis finally motivated him to quit.
Source: Merriam-Webster Medical / American Lung Association
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