bronchiolitis [ˌbroŋkiəʊˈlaɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine) a condition in which the small airways in the lungs become inflamed by a virus. It is most common in infants, who become breathless in severe cases. Recurrent attacks may lead to asthma
bronchiolitis (br ng k - -l  t s) An acute viral infection of the bronchioles seen mostly in infants and young children, caused most frequently by the respiratory syncytial virus. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | bronchiolitis - inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles bronchitis - inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes |
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