bronchitis
What is another word for bronchitis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing.
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How to use bronchitis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acute bronchitis
chronic bronchitis
bout of bronchitis
Etymology
From Late Latin bronchus, from the Ancient Greek brónkhos ("windpipe"), plus the medical suffix "-itis," meaning inflammation.
Full origin of bronchitis →Frequently asked questions
What does “bronchitis” mean?
The word “bronchitis” means inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing. In plain terms, a chest illness where the airways to the lungs get inflamed, causing coughing and tightness in the chest.
How do you pronounce “bronchitis”?
“Bronchitis” is pronounced brong-KEYE-tihs (/bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bronchitis” in a sentence?
Here is “bronchitis” used in a sentence: “The doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis and prescribed rest and fluids.”
What part of speech is “bronchitis”?
“Bronchitis” is a noun.
Where does the word “bronchitis” come from?
The word “bronchitis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin bronchus, from the Ancient Greek brónkhos ("windpipe"), plus the medical suffix "-itis," meaning inflammation.
