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bronchitis
[ brong-kahy-tis ]
/ brɒŋˈkaɪ tɪs /
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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM bronchitis
bron·chit·ic [brong-kit-ik], /brɒŋˈkɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby bronchitis
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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 forms of bronchitis
bronchitic (brɒŋˈkɪtɪk), adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific 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.
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