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EMPHYSEMA
- A condition characterized by air-filled expansions of body tissues, specifically a condition of the lung marked by abnormal dilation of its air spaces and distension of its walls and frequently by impairment of heart action.
- Usage: Report on Johnny Carson, who allegedly has developed lung disease following years of smoking.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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MINUTIA
- A minute or minor detail (plural: MINUTIAE).
- Usage: Interview with Damon Wayans of the television program "My Wife and Kids."
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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MOONCAKE
- Sweet, cake-like, moon-shaped delicacies traditionally consumed during Mid-Autumn Festival in various Asian countries as well as around the world.
- Usage: Story on Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Festival.
Source: Various on-line sources.
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