bronchitis

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/bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.

Related words

Synonyms

tracheo bronchopneumonia tracheobronchitis bronchiolitis bronchopneumonitis bronchopathy bronchostenosis bronchomycosis bronchoobstruction bronchoconstriction bronchoalveolitis chronic bronchitis bronchopneumopathy bronchiectasis bronchomalacia bronchospasm

Associated

emphysema wheezing copd sputum laryngitis pharyngitis otitis bronchi sinusitis chickenpox

Rhymes

detritus situs arthritis meningitis encephalitis phlebitis osteoarthritis hepatitis gastritis laryngitis

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