bronchiolectasis

noun

bron·​chi·​ol·​ec·​ta·​sis ˌbräŋ-kē-ō-ˈlek-tə-səs How to pronounce bronchiolectasis (audio)
plural bronchiolectases -ˌsēz How to pronounce bronchiolectasis (audio)
: dilatation of the usually terminal bronchioles (as from chronic bronchial infection)

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“Bronchiolectasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bronchiolectasis. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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