Word
bronchitis
Phoneticsbron·chi·tis
US/bɹɑŋˈkaɪtəs/
UK/bɹənkˈaɪtɪs/
Definition
n. an illness that makes your chest feel tight and hurts when you cough. It usually happens when you have a cold or the flu and your airways get inflamed.
n. an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, typically caused by a viral infection. Characterised by a persistent cough and difficulty breathing.
Examples
“He had to stay home from work because of his bronchitis.”
“The doctor prescribed a cough syrup to help him manage the symptoms of his acute bronchitis.”
“While most cases of bronchitis are viral and self-limiting, chronic bronchitis is a serious condition often associated with long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke.”
Examples
simple
“He had to stay home from work because of his bronchitis.”
contextual
“The doctor prescribed a cough syrup to help him manage the symptoms of his acute bronchitis.”
complex
“While most cases of bronchitis are viral and self-limiting, chronic bronchitis is a serious condition often associated with long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke.”
Real-World Examples
“More than 40,000 cases – which range from coughs to bronchitis and more serious conditions like pneumonia – involve toddlers.” “Conditions like bronchitis are a major concern, as well as the long-term impacts of prolonged exposure to air pollution, including a heightened risk of stroke and heart disease.” Etymology
From Late Latin bronchus, from Ancient Greek βρόγχος (brónkhos, “windpipe”) + -itis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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