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Emphysematous

Emphysematous \Em`phy*sem"a*tous\, a. [Cf. F. emphys['e]mateux.] (Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated. [1913 Webster] ||

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emphysematous

a. (context medicine English) Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.

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emphysematous

adj. relating to or resembling or being emphysema

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Usage examples of "emphysematous".

The detective extended his hand with a weary and somewhat fatherly manner, and spoke in a hoarse, emphysematous whisper.

There was at first a grave emphysematous condition due to the laceration of several broken ribs.