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bronchitis.

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

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/UK
  1. An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

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

    countable
Where this word comes from

From Late Latin bronchus, from Ancient Greek βρόγχος (brónkhos, “windpipe”) + -itis.

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