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bronchitis

bron·chi·tis [ brong ktiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
inflammation of lungs: inflammation of the mucous membrane in the airways bronchial tubes of the lungs, resulting from infection or irritation and causing breathing problems and severe coughing


bron·chit·ic [ brong kíttik ] adjective
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