Definition

Relating to a medical condition that affects the bronchial tubes in the lungs, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with bronchitic symptoms after experiencing a persistent cough.

Conversation

I heard you were feeling under the weather lately.

Yeah, I think I might be getting something bronchitic again.

Oh no, that sounds uncomfortable!

It is, but I'm trying to take it easy and drink lots of fluids.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bronchitic is formed from "bronchus" (from Greek "bronchos", meaning windpipe or airway) and "-itic" (from Greek "itis", meaning inflammation). The word describes a condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bronchus' as the airway that is inflamed, which is what bronchitic means.

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