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bronchitis

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //bɹɑŋˈkaɪtəs// UK //bɹənkˈaɪtɪs// bron·chi·tis

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.


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.

Origin

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

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