asthma
noun/ˈæzmə/
Frequency rank: #5,800 most common English word
Meaning
a chronic respiratory condition causing difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Example sentence
She carries her inhaler everywhere because she has asthma that can flare up in cold weather.
Synonyms & related words
- wheeze
- breathlessness
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