chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


noun Pathology.

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

Medical definitions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

n.

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

Scientific definitions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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