Meaning of the word bronchitis in English

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bronchitis

US /brɑːŋˈkaɪ.t̬əs/
UK /brɑːŋˈkaɪ.t̬əs/
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Noun

1.

inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Smoking can lead to chronic bronchitis.
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