Pulmonary fibrosis

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊɫməˌnɛɹi faɪˈbɹoʊsəs/

Pulmonary fibrosis (noun)

  1. A long-term lung condition where scar tissue forms in the lungs, making breathing harder and reducing oxygen getting into blood.

Examples

  • Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring in the lungs.
  • The doctor diagnosed pulmonary fibrosis after breathing tests.