bronchiectasis

bronchiectasis

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English bronchi-
Ancient Greek ἔκτασις (éktasis)bor.
English ectasis
English bronchiectasis

    From bronchi- + ectasis.

    Noun

    bronchiectasis (countable and uncountable, plural bronchiectases)

    1. (medicine) Abnormal permanent dilation of the bronchial tubes.

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