1. A nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

Derived forms: chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

Type of: chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary emphysema

Encyclopedia: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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