1. relating to, caused by, or affected with emphysema
Usage: medical term; commonly used in clinical and diagnostic contexts

Examples

• The patient's emphysemic lungs showed significant air trapping on the X-ray.
• Emphysemic changes were evident in the CT scan of his chest.
• Long-term smoking can lead to emphysemic damage to the respiratory system.
• The doctor noted emphysemic tissue destruction in both lungs.
• Emphysemic patients often experience shortness of breath during physical activity.