COPD

abbreviation or noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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That’s especially true for older adults and those with lung conditions including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who are more vulnerable to dangerous complications such as pneumonia. — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 His attorneys had warned in legal filings beforehand that his medical problems — including lung cancer, COPD, prostate cancer and pneumonia — could make for an exceptionally painful execution. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026 Analysts and the company have projected that the injectable drug could reap billions in annual sales if approved, both in COPD and in other conditions including asthma. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026 The detailed data reinforces hopes that the product could be a breakthrough treatment for COPD, a progressive lung disease that blocks airflow and makes breathing difficult. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for COPD

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1967, in the meaning defined above

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