Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

emphysematous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.07 in modern English

Syllables: em-phy-se-ma-tous
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.

Example Sentences

"The first contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CEST) performed on 06 August, 12 showed paraseptal and panacinar emphysematous changes in bilateral lung fields with flattening of the diaphragm."

Etymology

From emphysema + -ous. Compare French emphysémateux.

Derived Forms

nonemphysematous

Phrases

emphysematous cystitis

Questions

What does emphysematous mean?: Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.
Where does emphysematous come from?: From emphysema + -ous. Compare French emphysémateux.

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