bronchiectasis

[ brong-kee-ek-tuh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a diseased condition in which a bronchus or the bronchi are distended, characterized by paroxysmal coughing and copious expectoration of sputum.

bronchiectasis

/ ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs /

noun

1. chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes, which often become infected

Other Words From

• bron·chi·ec·tat·ic [brong-kee-ek-, tat, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchiectasis¹

1875–80; bronchi-, combining form of bronchia + Greek éktasis a stretching out, equivalent to ek- ec- + ta-, variant stem of teínein to stretch + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchiectasis¹

C19: from broncho- + Greek ektasis a stretching

Example Sentences

(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.

From Project Gutenberg

In the United States the bulb is given in doses of -2 drachms in cases of bronchiectasis and phthisis pulmonalis.

From Project Gutenberg