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Asthma
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Pathology:
A
long-term
respiratory
condition
, in which the
airways
may
unexpectedly
and
suddenly
narrow
, often in
response
to an
allergen
,
cold
air
,
exercise
, or
emotional
stress
. Symptoms include
wheezing
,
shortness of breath
,
chest tightness
, and coughing.
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Origin
asthma
English
ἆσθμα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
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