Bronchitis Definition

brŏng-kītĭs, brŏn-
noun
An inflammation of the mucous lining of the bronchial tubes.
Webster's New World
(countable) An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.
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Other Word Forms of Bronchitis

Noun

Singular:
bronchitis
Plural:
bronchitides, bronchitises

Origin of Bronchitis

  • Late Latin bronchus, from Ancient Greek βρόγχος (bronkhos, “windpipe”) + -itis.

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Bronchitis Sentence Examples

  • Its value in the early stages of a bronchitis or tracheitis is due to the ammonia.

  • For these reasons it may also be given with advantage to children suffering from acute bronchitis or acute laryngitis.

  • Among other things, they cause bronchitis, asthma, lung cancer and heart disease.

  • The most important ' treatment ' is to quit smoking - most people who develop chronic bronchitis are smokers.

  • Extract I remember when I first started to school I caught whooping cough so I ended up with bronchitis and double pneumonia.

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Words Starting With

BBRBRO

Words Ending With

SISTIS

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Words Starting With B and Ending With S

Starts With B & Ends With SStarts With BR & Ends With SStarts With B & Ends With IS

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With B10 Letter Words Ending With S