bronchitis

[brong-kahy-tis]

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.

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

Contemporary Examples of 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
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

Historical Examples of bronchitis

Miss Matthews' cold proved to be bronchitis, and Bettina insisted on nursing her.
Glory of Youth
Temple Bailey
The former may follow an attack of bronchitis, or it may have a spontaneous origin.
Cattle and Their Diseases
Robert Jennings
Do you want to be laid up with bronchitis or congestion of the lungs?
Doctor Luttrell's First Patient
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Her cough seems so much worse, I fear it will turn to bronchitis.
We Two
Edna Lyall
A bronchitis tent should be quickly improvised so that the child can be "steamed."
The Mother and Her Child
William S. Sadler

British Dictionary definitions for bronchitis

bronchitis

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

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

bronchitis in Medicine

bronchitis

[brŏn-kī′tĭs, brŏng-]

n.

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.

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

bronchitis in Science

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.