Bronchitis

Word BRONCHITIS
Character 10
Hyphenation bron chi tis
Pronunciations /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Bronchitis"

What do we mean by bronchitis?

Chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes. noun

In pathology, an inflammation of the bronchial membrane. It is a complaint of very frequent occurrence, and may be acute or chronic.— noun

Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the bronchial tubes or any part of them. noun

An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. noun

An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis. noun

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes 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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bronchitis

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The word "bronchitis" in example sentences

It is chiefly in the throat what they call bronchitis and she has got to be very weak with it, and at the same time very liable to inflammation. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Worsening breathlessness forced him to retire as a laborer, and he has sought emergency care for what he calls bronchitis twice in the past year. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The bronchitis is on the mend, and my brain is back to almost working properly. ❋ Karenmiller (2009)

What gives it to the minister is talking solemnly when they don't feel that way, and it has the same influence upon the organs of speech that it would have upon the cords of the calves of your legs to walk on your tip-toes, and so I call bronchitis "parsonitis." ❋ Robert Green Ingersoll (1866)

She said his long-term bronchitis problems were likely to blame, but test results will not be ready until Wednesday. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It can cause scarring, and it can cause a condition known as bronchitis obliterands (ph). ❋ Unknown (2007)

And that's different from an inflammation of your bronchioles, for example, called bronchitis, or just a sore throat, for example. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It is also called bronchitis or feline bronchial disease. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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