bron·cho·pneu·mon·ia (br ng k -n -mn y , -ny-)n. A pneumonia involving inflammation of the lungs that spreads from and after infection of the bronchi. |
bronchopneumonia [ˌbrɒŋkəʊnjuːˈməʊnɪə]
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(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the lungs, originating in the bronchioles
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| Noun | 1. | bronchopneumonia - pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles pneumonia - respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants aspiration pneumonia - inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest) |
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