asthma — a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæzmə/
Korean meaning: 천식, 기관지 경련으로 인해 호흡곤란을 일으키는 호흡기 질환
Korean pronunciation: **애**즈마
Example Sentences
- My asthma gets so bad during finals week that even my inhaler needs an inhaler.
- Exercise-induced asthma is common among athletes.
- She always carries her asthma medication when traveling.
asthma
NOUN//ˈæzmə//
a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
During recess, the boy reaches for his inhaler as an asthma attack tightens his chest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스에서 '숨을 헐떡이다'라는 뜻의 'asthma'에서 유래. 그리스 의사들이 환자들의 거친 호흡 소리를 듣고 만든 단어로, 마치 '아! 즘... 아!' 하며 숨쉬는 소리를 흉내낸 것 같다.
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📝Examples
“My asthma gets so bad during finals week that even my inhaler needs an inhaler.”
“Exercise-induced asthma is common among athletes.”
“She always carries her asthma medication when traveling.”
“The dusty attic triggered his asthma immediately.”
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