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reader, [email address blocked]  +, writes (24 February 2007):
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reader, AskEve +, writes (24 February 2007):
 I think you are referring to EMPHYSEMA (pronounced: emfiseema)as the other aunts suggested. Emphysema is a form of chronic lung disease often accompanying chronic bronchitis. It is often caused by exposure to tobacco smoke. Here are a couple of links with more information for you.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medical_notes/456591.stm
http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/a-z/emphysema-emphyseme/index_e.php
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296
I hope these links help. If this is NOT the word you mean get back to us okay?
Eve
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2007): Correction: Sorry I 'could not' help you out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2007): I have never heard of this word before. Can you tell us how it was used in the sentence, when it was told to you? There is a similar word called 'emphysema' which is a chronic diease of the lungs. Other than that, I have absolutely no idea. Sorry, I could help you out.
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reader, luvme247  +, writes (24 February 2007):
 Do you mean emphazima? That is a disease of the lung tissue caused by smoking where you have trouble breathing.
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