Definitions for asthma

asthma asth·ma

Spelling: [az-muh, as-]
IPA: /ˈæz mə, ˈæs-/

Asthma is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 97 anagrams from letters in asthma (aahmst).

Definitions for asthma

noun

  1. Pathology. a paroxysmal, often allergic disorder of respiration, characterized by bronchospasm, wheezing, and difficulty in expiration, often accompanied by coughing and a feeling of constriction in the chest.

Origin of asthma

1350-1400; Middle English Greek: a panting (akin to aázein to breathe hard); replacing Middle English asma Medieval Latin Greek ásthma

Examples for asthma

And in other cases, asthma, dropsy, and epilepsy are caused.

Jane* was barely 40-years-old when her asthma caused her to turn blue and stop breathing.

I have gout, asthma, and seven other maladies, but am otherwise very well.

But new research shows it is indeed real, and may be the cause of asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and more.

Now it was rheumatism, now the palsy, and then again the asthma.

(Though in keeping with the American obsession for these things May is designated as Allergy & asthma Awareness Month).

It can also lead to a number of other ailments, including diabetes, asthma, and even heart failure.

Perhaps then my (coughing) —my—my asthma will invent some opportunity to carry me off.

My father had asthma terribly and was advised to come to Minnesota for his health.

asthma is one of the most common diseases among children, affecting roughly one in every eleven kids.

Word Value for asthma
Scrable

11

Words with friends

11

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