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/
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
💡 Concept
During recess, the boy reaches for his inhaler as an asthma attack tightens his chest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈæzmə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæsmə/
🌳Etymology
Rootasthm
Suffix--a
🎵Rhyme
plasmamiasma
plasma
miasma
🔗Collocations
asthma attack
severe asthma
childhood asthma
asthma inhaler
bronchial asthma
manage asthma
trigger asthma
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
respiratory conditionbreathing disorderbronchial condition
Antonyms
healthy breathingclear airways
Related
allergybronchitisinhalerwheezerespiratory
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