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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
noun
Examples of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a Sentence
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Word History
1967, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cite this Entry
“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronic%20obstructive%20pulmonary%20disease. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Medical Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
nouncalled also COPD
More from Merriam-Webster on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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