bronchocele

American  

[brong-kuh-seel] / ˈbrɒŋ kəˌsil /

noun

Pathology.

1. dilatation of a bronchus.

2. a goiter, especially a cystic goiter.

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Etymology

Origin of bronchocele

From the Greek word bronchokḗlē, dating back to 1650–60. See broncho-, -cele ¹

Example Sentences

Dr. Manson has presented a tabular view of 116 cases of bronchocele treated by iodine, and also a detailed account of 15 more cases, with appropriate remarks.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

The “swelled neck” in lambs is, like the goitre, or bronchocele, an enlargement of the thyroid glands, and is strikingly analogous to that disease, if not identical with it.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

It has been erroneously confounded by some writers with bronchocele and rachitis, from both of which it is totally distinct.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

In exophthalmic goitre the bronchocele is but one of three phenomena, which together constitute the disease, viz. palpitation of the heart, enlargement of the thyroid gland, and protrusion of the eyeballs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

Furthermore, they prepare a sea-pod essence for applying on a wet compress beneath waterproof tissue to strumous tumours, goitre, and bronchocele; also for old strains and bruises.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas