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emphysema
emphysema /ˌɛmfəˈziːmə/
noun
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(
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An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
(
pulmonary emphysema
, emphysema
)
an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Smoking can lead to serious health issues, such as emphysema.
Smoking can lead to serious health issues, such as emphysema.
hyacinth
hyacinth /ˈhaɪəˌsɪnθ/
noun
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()
A red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
(
jacinth
, hyacinth
)
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
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Any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs
(
hyacinth
)
any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs
Berberis canadensis
Berberis canadensis /bɛrˈbɛris kənəˈdɛnsɪs/
noun
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Deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries
(
American barberry
, Berberis canadensis
)
deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries
radial engine
radial engine /ˈreɪdiəl ˈɛndʒɪn/
noun
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An internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase
(
radial engine
, rotary engine
)
an internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase
