"pink puffer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pink puffers [plural]
Etymology: Due to the frequent pink complexion, fast respiratory rate and pursed lips. Head templates: {{en-noun}} pink puffer (plural pink puffers)
  1. (colloquial) A person who has emphysema. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-pink_puffer-en-noun-XWRRHAHw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Coordinate term: blue bloater"
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        "A person who has emphysema."
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        "(colloquial) A person who has emphysema."
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  "etymology_text": "Due to the frequent pink complexion, fast respiratory rate and pursed lips.",
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