bronchitis
nounfemininetécnico/bɾõ.ˈki.tɨ/medium
bron·qui·te
Definition
Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, typically causing coughing and mucus production.
She was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after a persistent cough. / Chronic bronchitis is often linked to smoking.
Common collocations
acute bronchitischronic bronchitisbronchitis attackbronchitis treatment
Etymology
Do grego 'bronkhítis', através do latim 'bronchitis'.