bronchocele

[ brong-kuh-seel ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. dilatation of a bronchus.
2. a goiter, especially a cystic goiter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchocele¹

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

Example Sentences

To be worn constantly in goitre or bronchocele, renewing it every month.

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Used in bronchocele, scrofula, &c. Like burnt sponge, it owes its virtues to the presence of a very minute quantity of iodine.

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Bronchocele, s. 'a tumor of that part of the aspera tertia, called the Bronchos,' and this last word is wanting.

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

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It was formerly in great repute in bronchocele and scrofulous complaints.

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