First Known Use: 1808
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bronchitis
noun bron·chi·tis \brän-ˈkī-təs, bräŋ-\
medical : an illness in which your bronchial tubes become sore or damaged and you cough a lot
Full Definition of BRONCHITIS
: acute or chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes; also : a disease marked by this
— bron·chit·ic \-ˈki-tik\ adjective
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Origin of BRONCHITIS
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BRONCHITIS Defined for Kids
bronchitis
noun bron·chi·tis \brän-ˈkī-təs\
Definition of BRONCHITIS for Kids
: a sore raw state of the bronchial tubes
Medical Dictionary
bronchitis
noun bron·chi·tis \brän-ˈkīt-əs, bräŋ-\
Medical Definition of BRONCHITIS
: acute or chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes; also : a disease marked by this
—bron·chit·ic \-ˈkit-ik\ adjective
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