noun
bronchitis
brong-KEYE-tihs
Bronchitis (noun) means Inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing. Example: “The doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis and prescribed rest and fluids.”
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Inflammation of the airways (bronchi) in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing.
"The doctor diagnosed him with bronchitis and prescribed rest and fluids."
How to use bronchitis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chest illness where the airways to the lungs get inflamed, causing coughing and tightness in the chest.
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Common pairings
acute bronchitis
chronic bronchitis
bout of bronchitis
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Word forms
- Plural
- bronchitises, bronchitides
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Etymology
From Late Latin bronchus, from the Ancient Greek brónkhos ("windpipe"), plus the medical suffix "-itis," meaning inflammation.
Rhymes for bronchitis
itis
gastritis
sinusitis
hepatitis
arthritis
dermatitis
laryngitis
meningitis
peritonitis
tonsillitis
appendicitis
encephalitis
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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.
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