bronchitis

[ brong-kahy-tis ]

/ brɒŋˈkaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by respiratory infection or exposure to bronchial irritants, as cigarette smoke.

Nearby words

bronchiolectasis, bronchiolitis, bronchiolus, bronchiostenosis, bronchitic, bronchitis, broncho, broncho-, bronchoalveolar, bronchocandidiasis, bronchocavernous

Origin of bronchitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1812; see origin at bronch-, -itis

Related formsbron·chit·ic

[brong-kit-ik] /brɒŋˈkɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for bronchitis

A fair number explicitly ask for an antibiotic, to cover the possibility that it is “bronchitis” or a “sinus infection.”
Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis|Russell Saunders|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even at 89, after battling a near-fatal bout with bronchitis late last year, Bush continues to be beacon of decency.
The Twilight Vindication of George H.W. Bush|Mark K. Updegrove|October 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Myconius was suffering with bronchitis, and it was evident that he would soon rest from his labors.
The Life of Philip Melanchthon|Karl Friedrich Ledderhose
I hope you are now free from bronchitis, and I trust that Mrs. J——s and the young ladies are well.
The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer|Anonymous

That attack of bronchitis last spring had tried her severely: she had never felt quite the same since.
A Crooked Path|Mrs. Alexander
It even raged today, concealed in obscure sufferings, dissimulated under symptoms of headaches and bronchitis, hysterics and gout.
Against The Grain|Joris-Karl Huysmans
Her bronchitis was almost gone to-night; her voice was high, sharp and quick.
The Honorable Miss|L. T. Meade

British Dictionary definitions for bronchitis

bronchitis

/ (brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc, caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract

Derived Formsbronchitic (brɒŋˈkɪtɪk), adjective, noun

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Word Origin and History for bronchitis

bronchitis

coined in Modern Latin 1808 by Charles Bedham, from bronchia "the bronchial tubes" (plural; see bronchial) + -itis.

Medicine definitions for bronchitis

bronchitis

[ brŏn-kī′tĭs, brŏng- ]

n.

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.

Related formsbron•chit′ic (-kĭt′ĭk) adj.

Science definitions for bronchitis

bronchitis

[ brŏng-kī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, often as a result of a cold or other viral infection. Smoking is also a common cause of chronic bronchitis.