Clinical Diagnosis · Respiratory System · Easy
Bronchitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the large airways of the lungs.
In practice: The chronic form means a productive cough for 3 months in 2 consecutive years: the 'blue bloater'.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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