bronchogenic

adjective

bron·cho·gen·ic | \ ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈje-nik

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Definition of bronchogenic

: of, relating to, or arising in or by way of the air passages of the lungs bronchogenic carcinoma

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Recent Examples on the Web 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. — Victoria Larned, CNN, "Man's lung tumor turns out to be a toy he swallowed 40 years ago," 28 Sep. 2017

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“Bronchogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchogenic. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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bronchogenic

adjective

bron·cho·gen·ic | \ ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈjen-ik

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Medical Definition of bronchogenic

: of, relating to, or arising in or by way of the air passages of the lungs bronchogenic carcinoma

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