bronchogenic
adjective
bron·cho·gen·ic
ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈje-nik 
: of, relating to, or arising in or by way of the air passages of the lungs
bronchogenic carcinoma
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In adults, the syndrome mimics bronchogenic carcinomas, and although difficult to diagnose, Dr. Munavvar noted that chronic coughing is a strong indicator of a possible irregularity in the lungs.
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bronchogenic
adjective
bron·cho·gen·ic
ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈjen-ik
: of, relating to, or arising in or by way of the air passages of the lungs
bronchogenic carcinoma
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