bronchiectasis
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bronchiectasis (ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes, which often become infected | |
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Word Origin & History
bronchiectasis
Mod.L., from Gk. bronkhia (see bronchial) + ektasis "a stretching out."
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bronchiectasis bron·chi·ec·ta·sis (brŏng'kē-ěk'tə-sĭs)
n.
Chronic dilation of bronchi or bronchioles, often due to inflammatory disease or obstruction.
bron'chi·ec·tat'ic (-ěk-tāt'ĭk) or bron'chi·ec·ta'sic (-tā'sĭk, -zĭk) adj.
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Bronchiectasis is a chronic pulmonary disease characterized by an irreversible dilatation of the bronchi.
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