asthma
Translation
asthma
Examples
He suffers from severe asthma.
He suffers from severe asthma.
Pollution can trigger an asthma attack.
Pollution can trigger an asthma attack.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a respiratory condition He suffers from severe asthma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none, it's a specific condition); Related conditions: bronchitis, wheezing
Etymology
From Greek 'asthma', meaning 'panting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone gasping for air, making an 'Ahhh...' sound, which sounds like the start of 'asthma'.