Emphysema Definition & Meaning

emphysema
noun
  1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

"Emphysema" in song lyrics

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  • "Cancer, asthma, emphysema"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — High Lights
  • "And hit you with the dose of emphysema"
    Akrobatik f/ Mr. Lif — Wreck Dem
  • "sound like a frog with emphysema"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular

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