bronchitis

[ brong-kahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. 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

1. inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc, caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract

bronchitis

/ brŏng-kī′tĭs /

1. 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 Words From

• bron·chit·ic [brong-, kit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1812; bronch-, -itis

Example Sentences

The same note explains how other skin conditions and respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis and hay fever, could count against candidates.

From BBC

Lung disease, asthma attacks and acute bronchitis can result from exposure to particle pollution, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, had to cancel a planned visit to Dubai late last year after he came down with a bad case of bronchitis.

From Seattle Times

In March 2023 he was admitted to hospital with bronchitis - months later he underwent abdominal surgery on a hernia.

From BBC

Holy Week is one of the most demanding and significant on the Christian calendar, and Francis has been dogged all winter by what the Vatican has called the flu, bronchitis and cold-like symptoms.

From New York Times