emphysema /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ noun2 •An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs. •Ellipsis of pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The panacinar emphysema shows higher compliance with lungs then the centriacinar emphysema 5 . — 2015 formsemphysemas · emphysemata