Meaning of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Definitions

    1. a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis

    Examples

    • « usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers »

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