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bronchitis
bron·chi·tis
[
brong ktiss
]
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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