chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
noun
: pulmonary disease (such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis) that is characterized by chronic typically irreversible airway obstruction resulting in a slowed rate of exhalation
—abbreviation COPD
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His publicist Carleen Donovan said Stone died in Los Angeles surrounded by family after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments.
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Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
The 82 year-old died of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other underlying health issues.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 June 2025
Ozone pollution makes people sick, causing asthma attacks, exacerbating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Exposure is linked to worsening symptoms in those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but acute cardiovascular risks, including heart attacks and strokes, may be even more pronounced.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
The 82 year-old died of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other underlying health issues.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 June 2025
Ozone pollution makes people sick, causing asthma attacks, exacerbating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Exposure is linked to worsening symptoms in those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but acute cardiovascular risks, including heart attacks and strokes, may be even more pronounced.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronic%20obstructive%20pulmonary%20disease. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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