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asth·ma
 asthma
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- pronunciation:
- aez
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by labored breathing, wheezing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest, often caused by an allergy.
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| related words: |
heave |
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| derivation: |
asthmatoid (adj.) |
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