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bronchiectasis

/brong-kee-ek-tuh-sis/US // ˌbrɒŋ kiˈɛk tə sɪs //UK // (ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs) //

支气管扩张症,支气管扩张,支气管扩展症,支气管炎

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : a diseased condition in which a bronchus or the bronchi are distended, characterized by paroxysmal coughing and copious expectoration of sputum.

Examples

  • (c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.

  • In the United States the bulb is given in doses of -2 drachms in cases of bronchiectasis and phthisis pulmonalis.