‖n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; inflation, fr. &unr_; to inflate; &unr_; in + &unr_; to blow: cf. F. emphysème. ] (Med.) A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue. [ 1913 Webster ]
Emphysema of the lungs,
Pulmonary emphysema
a. [ Cf. F. emphysémateux. ] (Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated. [ 1913 Webster ]