asthma

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Significado (Inglés)

A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Conceptos

astma

el asma

espasmo de los bronquios

Frecuencia

C1
Pronunciado como (IPA)
/ˈasmə/
Etimología (Inglés)

In summary

From Middle English asma, asme, from Medieval Latin asthma, asma, from Ancient Greek ἆσθμα (âsthma, “laborious breathing, asthma”). The spelling was changed to add -th- in the 16th century to match the Greek etymological roots.

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