bronchitis

/brɑnˈkaɪɾɪs/
/brɒnˈkaɪtɪs/
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Definitions of bronchitis
  1. noun
    inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
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    types:
    bronchiolitis
    inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles
    chronic bronchitis
    a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow
    chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers
    type of:
    respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
    a disease affecting the respiratory system
Pronunciation
US
/brɑnˈkaɪɾɪs/
UK
/brɒnˈkaɪtɪs/
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