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asthmatic

[az-mat-ik, as-] / æzˈmæt ɪk, æs- /


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She was also a severe asthmatic, always followed by a "frightened minion carrying her asthma inhaler, as though it were a crown, or a sceptre of some sort".

From BBC Sep. 4, 2025

Her father, who is diabetic, takes nutrition courses online, and her mother, who is asthmatic, needs regular video checkups with her doctor.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2024

As portrayed here, Stanton is intense, asthmatic, married to the job and thus neglecting his actual wife; you know the drill.

From New York Times Mar. 28, 2024

He's also asthmatic, which is true, and to a degree that prevents him from moving fast enough to intercept Booth as his officers close in.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2024

It coughs and wheezes like it’s gone asthmatic.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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