Asthmatic: meaning, definitions and examples
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asthmatic
[ æsmætɪk ]
health condition
Asthmatic refers to an individual who suffers from asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. People with this condition experience symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthmatic reactions can be triggered by various factors, including allergens, dust, smoke, and physical activity. Managing asthma involves avoiding triggers and using medications such as bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids to control symptoms.
Synonyms
bronchial, respiratory, wheezy.
Examples of usage
- She has an asthmatic reaction to pollen.
- Asthmatic patients often carry inhalers.
- The asthmatic child struggled during the gym class.
Translations
Translations of the word "asthmatic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 asmático
🇮🇳 अस्थमा (asthma)
🇩🇪 asthmatisch
🇮🇩 asma
🇺🇦 астматичний
🇵🇱 astmatyczny
🇯🇵 喘息の (zensoku no)
🇫🇷 asthmatique
🇪🇸 asmático
🇹🇷 astımlı
🇰🇷 천식의 (cheonsik-ui)
🇸🇦 ربو (rabu)
🇨🇿 astmatický
🇸🇰 astmatický
🇨🇳 哮喘的 (xiàozhǎn de)
🇸🇮 astmatičen
🇮🇸 astma
🇰🇿 астматикалық (asthmatyqalyq)
🇬🇪 ასთმატური (astmat'uri)
🇦🇿 astma
🇲🇽 asmático
Etymology
The word 'asthmatic' derives from the Greek word 'asthma,' which means 'panting' or 'to breathe hard.' The term has been used in medical contexts since ancient times to describe a condition characterized by difficulty in breathing. Asthma was recognized as a medical condition by Hippocrates, who documented its symptoms and possible treatments. As medical understanding evolved, the term 'asthmatic' was adopted to describe individuals who suffer from this condition, with modern definitions refining its use in both clinical and colloquial contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,715, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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