Bronchitis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bronchitis is a noun meaning (uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
Meaning
(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
More Meanings
- (countable) An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.
Example Sentences
Histological examination showed neutrophilic or pleocellular proliferative necrotizing bronchitis and bronchiolitis in all (6 out of 6) infected steers.
Word Forms
- bronchitises
- bronchitides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bronchopneumonia, tracheobronchitis, bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonitis, bronchopathy, bronchostenosis.
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