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asthma definition

asth·ma (az′mə; chiefly Brit as′-)

noun

a generally chronic disorder characterized by wheezing, coughing, difficulty in breathing, and a suffocating feeling, caused by an allergy to ingested substances, stress, etc.

Etymology: ME asma < ML < Gr asthma, a panting, asthma

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