asthmatoid

/ˌæsthməˈtoʊd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of asthma

“The doctor warned the patient that her asthmatoid symptoms could worsen if she didn’t change her lifestyle.”

2. noun

a person or animal having or characterized by asthma

“The asthmatoid patient had to carry an inhaler with him at all times.”

Synonyms

  • asthmatic
  • respiratory

Antonyms

  • lung-healthy
  • nonallergenic