emphysema

Intermediate šŸ„ Healthcare / Medical

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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