hyperexpansion

Etymology

From hyper- + expansion.

hyperexpansion means excessive expansion Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.

noun

excessive expansion“The resultant partial occlusion of the small airways by sloughed epithelial cells, inflammatory cells, respiratory secretions and mucous plugs as observed microscopically may lead to air trapping, lung hyperexpansion and increased airway resistance causing respiratory distress.”