Bronchiectasis
brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis
Origin note
Gk. bronchos (windpipe) + ektasis (expansion)
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Definition
Permanent dilation of bronchi due to destructive inflammation.
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Specialty
🏥 Respiratory Medicine