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bronchitis

/bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

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

Examples :

"The teacher's persistent cough was a sign of bronchitis. "
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Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration bronchial

bronchial adjective

/ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/

Of or relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.

"The doctor listened to the patient's chest for any unusual bronchial sounds, like wheezing. "

Illustration bronchi

bronchi noun

/ˈbɹɒŋkaɪ/

Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.

"When Sarah coughed, the doctor listened carefully to the sound of air moving through her bronchi to check for any congestion. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

Illustration inflammation

inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

Illustration epithelial

epithelial adjective

/ˌɛpɪˈθiliəl/ /ˌɛpəˈθiliəl/

Of or pertaining to the epithelium.

"The doctor examined the epithelial cells from the patient's skin biopsy under a microscope. "

Illustration functioning

functioning verb

/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ/

To have a function.

"The coffee maker is functioning properly this morning, so I can have my coffee. "

Illustration causes

causes noun

/ˈkɑzɪz/ /ˈkɔːzɪz/ /ˈkɔzɪz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration occurrence

occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

Illustration diagnosed

diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "