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
a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing
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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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“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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