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 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease /ˈkrɒnɪk ɒbˈstrʌktɪv pʌlˈmɛrəri dɪˈziːz/

noun

  1. A nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers  ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , COPD )
    a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
      My grandfather, a heavy smoker for decades, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    My grandfather, a heavy smoker for decades, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


 short iron short iron /ʃɔːrt ˈaɪrən/

noun

  1. An iron with a short shaft and pitched face; for hitting short high shots  ( short iron )
    an iron with a short shaft and pitched face; for hitting short high shots
      When close to the green, a golfer might opt for a short iron for more accuracy.
    When close to the green, a golfer might opt for a short iron for more accuracy.


 hydrophyte hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdrəˌfaɪt/

noun

  1. A plant that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage, as the water hyacinth  ( aquatic plant , hydrophyte , hydrophytic plant , water plant )
    a plant that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage, as the water hyacinth
      I have a few water plants in my backyard pond that help keep the water clean
    I have a few water plants in my backyard pond that help keep the water clean


 no-hit game no-hit game /noʊ-hɪt ɡeɪm/

noun

  1. () A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits  ( no-hitter , no-hit game )
    a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits
      During his career, he pitched a no-hit game that is still remembered by fans.
    During his career, he pitched a no-hit game that is still remembered by fans.


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