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Definition of bronchitis

bronchitis

/brɑːŋˈkaɪtɪs/
bron · chi · tis
Plural:bronchitises
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Adjective:bronchitic
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• noun

1

An acute or chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes, typically causing a persistent cough, phlegm production, and shortness of breath.

Example

"The doctor prescribed plenty of rest and fluids after diagnosing her persistent cough as acute bronchitis."

• Rhymes for bronchitis

• Nearby Words

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bronc
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century by British physician Charles Badham from Modern Latin bronchia (derived from Ancient Greek bronkhia, meaning "bronchial tubes") combined with the medical suffix -itis, denoting inflammation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bronchitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bronchitis
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