Hyphenation of emphysema

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word emphysema? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

em-phy-se-ma

Definitions of emphysema:

1.	An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function Associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

Synonyms of emphysema:

noun	pulmonary emphysema, respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

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