COPD

abbreviation or noun

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

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In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exercise capacity and respiratory function increase. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 Always a heavy smoker, Obst passed away at age 74 from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024 Obst had previously been open about suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 Uses of Albuterol The FDA has approved all forms of albuterol for preventing and treating bronchospasm caused by lung conditions such as asthma and COPD. Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for COPD 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of COPD was in 1967

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“COPD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COPD. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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