Definition of Bronchitis

1. Noun. Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes.

Terms within: Bronchospasm
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness
Specialized synonyms: Bronchiolitis, Chronic Bronchitis
Derivative terms: Bronchitic

Definition of Bronchitis

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

Definition of Bronchitis

1. Noun. An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. ¹

2. Noun. An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bronchitis

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Medical Definition of Bronchitis

1. Inflammation of one or more bronchi, usually secondary to infection. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bronchitis

bronchiolitis fibrosa obliterans
bronchiolitis obliterans
bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia
bronchiolo-
bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma
bronchioloalveolar
bronchioloalveolar adenocarcinoma
bronchiolopulmonary
bronchiolus
bronchiolus terminalis
bronchiostenosis
bronchitic
bronchitic asthma
bronchitides
bronchitis (current term)
bronchitis obliterans
bronchitises
bronchium
broncho
broncho-
bronchoalveolar
bronchoalveolar lavage
bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
bronchoalveolitis
bronchobiliary fistula
bronchocavernous
bronchocavitary fistula
bronchocele
bronchoceles

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