bronchiectasis
[ brong-kee-ek-tuh-sis ]
/ ˌbrɒŋ kiˈɛk tə sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
a diseased condition in which a bronchus or the bronchi are distended, characterized by paroxysmal coughing and copious expectoration of sputum.
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Origin of bronchiectasis
OTHER WORDS FROM bronchiectasis
bron·chi·ec·tat·ic [brong-kee-ek-tat-ik], /ˌbrɒŋ ki ɛkˈtæt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby bronchiectasis
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Example sentences from the Web for bronchiectasis
(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell ToddIn the United States the bulb is given in doses of -2 drachms in cases of bronchiectasis and phthisis pulmonalis.
British Dictionary definitions for bronchiectasis
bronchiectasis
/ (ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs) /
noun
chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes, which often become infected
Word Origin for bronchiectasis
C19: from broncho- + Greek ektasis a stretching
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Medical definitions for bronchiectasis
bronchiectasis
[ brŏng′kē-ĕk′tə-sĭs ]
n.
Chronic dilation of bronchi or bronchioles, often due to inflammatory disease or obstruction.
Other words from bronchiectasis
bron′chi•ec•tat′ic (-ĕk-tăt′ĭk) null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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