Meaning of the word emphysema in English

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emphysema

US /ˌem.fəˈsiː.mə/
UK /ˌem.fəˈsiː.mə/
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Noun

a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.

Example:
Smoking is a major cause of emphysema.
He suffers from severe emphysema and needs oxygen support.