폐의 공기 주머니인 허파꽈리가 손상되고 비정상적으로 커져서 호흡 곤란을 일으키는 만성 폐질환.
A chronic lung condition in which the air sacs (alveoli) are damaged and enlarged, leading to shortness of breath and reduced oxygen exchange.
예문:
"Chronic smoking is the leading cause of emphysema in adults."
"The patient's emphysema made it difficult for him to climb stairs without gasping for air."
신체 조직 내에 공기나 가스가 비정상적으로 고여 있는 상태.
A condition where air or gas is abnormally present within body tissues, often causing a crackling sensation under the skin.
예문:
"Subcutaneous emphysema was noted around the site of the rib fracture."
"The presence of emphysema in the soft tissues can be a sign of a serious underlying infection."