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Grade 7
(asth-ma) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition that makes it hard to breathe.

Example Sentence

Her asthma made it difficult for her to run.

More Example Sentences

Asthma can cause coughing and wheezing sounds.

Synonyms

breathing difficulty; wheezing; shortness of breath

Antonyms

healthy breathing

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Rhymes

  • asthma
  • plasma

  • miasma
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