bronchial asthma

/ˌbrɑŋkiəl ˌæzmə/
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Definitions of bronchial asthma
  1. noun
    respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
    synonyms: asthma, asthma attack
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    types:
    status asthmaticus
    a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment
    type of:
    respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
    a disease affecting the respiratory system
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