bronchiolitis

noun

bron·​chi·​ol·​i·​tis ˌbräŋ-kē-ō-ˈlī-təs How to pronounce bronchiolitis (audio)
: inflammation of the bronchioles

Examples of bronchiolitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Colds in babies this young can potentially lead to dangerous problems like croup, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024 What bronchiolitis sounds like Wheezing Symptoms of bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis comes on after what seems to be a basic cold, with coughing and a runny nose. Evan Forster, Parents, 17 June 2024 Children with severe bronchiolitis might need treatment in the hospital.4 What Does Wheezing Sound Like? Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023 Children can still get infected and may develop a cough or bronchiolitis, inflammation of the airways of the lung. Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bronchiolitis 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from bronchiolum bronchiole + -itis -itis

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bronchiolitis was in 1887

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Cite this Entry

“Bronchiolitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchiolitis. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

bronchiolitis

noun
bron·​chi·​ol·​itis -ō-ˈlīt-əs How to pronounce bronchiolitis (audio)
: inflammation of the bronchioles

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