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bronchitis

bronc·hi·tis

UK/bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ US/brɑˈŋkaɪtʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

Origin

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

Phrases

  • chronic bronchitis
  • purulent bronchitis

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