astma

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑs(t)maː/

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) The chronic respiratory disease asthma

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin āsthma derived from Ancient Greek ἆσθμα (laborous breathing, panting, short-drawn breath, laborious breathing, asthma).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἆσθμα

Gloss

laborous breathing, panting, short-drawn breath, laborious breathing, asthma

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