The asthma
Example: Asthma affects breathing by narrowing airways in lungs
Definition
"The asthma" refers to a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It affects the lungs and often requires medical management to control symptoms and prevent attacks.
Etymology
The word "asthma" comes from the Greek word "ásthma," meaning 'panting' or 'short-drawn breath.' It was adopted into Latin as "asthma" and eventually into English, reflecting the condition's primary symptom of breathing difficulty. Did you know that the term has been used in medical texts since ancient times to describe respiratory issues?
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"The asthma" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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