asthma meaning

UK /ˈæzmə/ US /ˈæzmə/ 2 syllables

asthma (noun): respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin.

Definition of asthma

  1. respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

    Synonyms: asthma attack, bronchial asthma

    Type of: respiratory disease

    Kinds: status asthmaticus

    Related forms: asthmatic

How to pronounce asthma

asthma is pronounced /ˈæzmə/ in British English and /ˈæzmə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with asthma

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in MA · 6-letter words

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