chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Noun

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(pathology) Any of a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. May be caused by reactive airways, chronic infection, congenital defects, or, most commonly, cigarette smoking. Generally does not include neoplasms, which could also obstruct airways.

Japanese Meaning

慢性閉塞性肺疾患は、気道が病的に閉塞し、十分に回復しない状態が続く肺の病気群を指します。原因は反応性気道、慢性感染、先天的な欠損、もしくは主に喫煙によるものなどが挙げられ、通常、気道を閉塞する悪性腫瘍は含まれません。