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overinflation

overinflation

7.4
Too much air gets trapped in the lungs and makes them larger
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiperinflación pulmonar
  • A CT scan revealed significant overinflation in the upper lobes of his lungs.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that overinflation of the lungs can make breathing more difficult for some patients.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may lead to overinflation in certain areas of the lungs.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with overinflation of the lungs.

  • He suffers from overinflation due to asthma.

  • The doctor explained that overinflation of the lungs can make breathing more difficult for some patients.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may lead to overinflation in certain areas of the lungs.

  • A CT scan revealed significant overinflation in the upper lobes of his lungs.

Synonyms

hyperinflation
vsoverinflation
  • Specialized
8.2

The lungs hold too much air so breathing becomes harder

focuses on trapped air causing enlargement rather than breathing efficiency loss
alveolar ectasia
vsoverinflation
  • Specialized
9.9

Enlargement of the tiny air sacs in the lungs that makes breathing harder

refers to trapped air that enlarges a lung region rather than only sacs
inflatus
vsoverinflation
  • Specialized
9.9

A swollen state often caused by gas in a body part

applies specifically to trapped air enlarging lungs rather than any body swelling

How Inflated

hyperinflation
  • Specialized
8.2
overinflation
  • Specialized
7.4

Surface Forms

overinflation singular
overinflations plural

Morphology

overinflation = inflation (transparent) = over + inflate + ion

Formed by adding 'over-' to 'inflation' to indicate excessive inflation of a body part.

Etymology

Overinflation comes from over- meaning 'too much' and inflate meaning 'to fill with air', like a balloon. So in medicine overinflation means part of the lung has 'too much' air and becomes too large, which can make breathing hard.