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bronchitis
[ brong-kahy-tis ]
noun
- acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by respiratory infection or exposure to bronchial irritants, as cigarette smoke.
bronchitis
/ brɒŋˈkɪtɪk; brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc, caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract
bronchitis
/ ²ú°ùŲԲµ-°ìī′³ÙIJõ /
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, often as a result of a cold or other viral infection. Smoking is also a common cause of chronic bronchitis.
Derived Forms
- bronchitic, adjectivenoun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²ú°ù´Ç²Ô·³¦³ó¾±³Ù·¾±³¦ [brong-, kit, -ik], adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bronchitis1
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Example Sentences
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia and bronchitis for more than three weeks, has shown a "good response" to treatment, the Vatican has said.
White also was struck by a fit of inspiration when he came down with bronchitis while in the city of Chiang Mai.
He was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
The Pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on 14 February after experiencing breathing difficulties for several days, where he was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
During his 12 years as leader of the Roman Catholic church, the Argentine has been admitted to hospital several times, including in March 2023 when he spent three nights in hospital with bronchitis.
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