bronchiolitis

noun

bron·​chi·​ol·​i·​tis ˌbräŋ-kē-ō-ˈlī-təs How to pronounce bronchiolitis (audio)
: inflammation of the bronchioles

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Torres spent much of his time after returning from the war seeking a diagnosis and treatment for his illness, which was later determined to be constrictive bronchiolitis, a life-threatening lung disease. John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Apr. 2024 These patients can develop serious complications such as pneumonia, or infection of the lung; as well as bronchiolitis, or inflammation of the airways. Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Blood and urinary cultures may also be performed (bronchiolitis related to RSV can occur with a urinary tract infection in newborns). Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024 Colds in babies this young can potentially lead to dangerous problems like croup, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bronchiolitis 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from bronchiolum bronchiole + -itis -itis

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronchiolitis was in 1887

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“Bronchiolitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchiolitis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

bronchiolitis

noun
bron·​chi·​ol·​itis -ō-ˈlīt-əs How to pronounce bronchiolitis (audio)
: inflammation of the bronchioles

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