Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > E Synonyms of emphysema Find synonyms for: Noun 1. emphysema, pulmonary emphysema, respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder usage: an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of emphysema (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: anomie Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language