Bronchiectasis
Also called Damaged widened airways
PulmonologyImportant
A chronic, progressive respiratory disease characterized by permanent dilation and destruction of the bronchial walls.
Korean
기관지확장증
기관지 벽이 영구적으로 확장·손상되어 만성 기침·객담·반복 감염이 나타나는 만성 호흡기 질환.
French
Bronchectasie(Dilatation des bronches)
Maladie respiratoire chronique et progressive caractérisée par une dilatation permanente et une destruction des parois bronchiques.
Word parts
bronch/oRoot(Greek) Bronchial tube-ectasisSuffix(Greek) Dilation, expansion