chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease noun Pathology.

1. any of various lung diseases leading to poor pulmonary aeration, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Abbreviation: COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Medicine chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n.

1. A chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, in which breathing becomes slowed or forced.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Science chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

1. Any of several pulmonary diseases, especially emphysema, in which chronic airway obstruction causes respiratory abnormalities, including shortness of breath.