El asma
Example: El asma puede empeorar con la exposición al polvo.
Definition
"El asma" is a chronic medical condition characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It often worsens with exposure to allergens or irritants, as in the phrase, "El asma puede empeorar con la exposición al polvo."
Etymology
The term "el asma" comes from the Greek word 'áasma,' meaning 'panting' or 'short-drawn breath,' reflecting the breathing difficulties associated with the condition. This Greek origin passed into Latin and then into Spanish, retaining its medical context through the centuries.
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"El asma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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