bronchitis

(bräŋ kītis)

noun

an inflammation of the mucous lining of the bronchial tubes

Origin: bronch(o)- + -itis

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See bronchitis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes.
  2. A disease marked by this inflammation.

Related Forms:

  • bron·chitˈic (-kĭtˈĭk) adjective

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