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Exam: IELTS

bromine

IPA: /ˈbroʊmiːn/

KK: /ˈbroʊmiːn/

noun

Definition: A reddish-brown liquid element that is nonmetallic and has a strong, irritating smell. It is used in various applications like making gasoline additives, dyes, and chemicals for photography.

Example: Bromine is often used in the production of flame retardants.

bronchial

IPA: /ˈbrɒŋkiəl/

KK: /ˈbrɒŋkiəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs.

Example: The doctor examined the bronchial tubes to check for any signs of infection.

bronchially

IPA: /ˈbrɒŋkiəli/

KK: /ˈbrɒŋkiəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner related to the bronchial tubes, which are the air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs.

Example: The doctor explained how the infection affected the lungs bronchially.

bronchiectasis

IPA: //ˌbrɒŋkiˈɛktəsɪs//

KK: /brɔŋkiˈɛktəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the bronchial tubes in the lungs become permanently widened, leading to breathing difficulties and increased risk of infections.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with bronchiectasis after reviewing her symptoms and medical history.

bronchiolar

IPA: /ˈbrɒŋ.kɪ.ə.lər/

KK: /brɒŋˈkaɪələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the small air passages in the lungs that branch from the bronchi.

Example: The bronchiolar walls are important for regulating airflow in the lungs.

bronchiole

IPA: /ˈbrɒŋkiəʊl/

KK: /ˈbrɔŋkiˌoʊl/

noun

Definition: A small, thin tube in the lungs that branches off from a larger airway called a bronchus, helping to carry air to the smallest parts of the lungs.

Example: The doctor explained that the bronchioles are important for delivering air to the alveoli.

bronchiolitis

IPA: /ˌbrɒn.kiˈoʊ.lɪ.tɪs/

KK: /brɒnkiˈoʊlɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the small air passages in the lungs, called bronchioles, become inflamed, often affecting young children.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the baby with bronchiolitis after noticing the symptoms of coughing and wheezing.

bronchitic

IPA: //brɒnˈkɪtɪk//

KK: /brɒnˈkɪtɪk/

adjective

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.

bronchitis

IPA: //brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs//

KK: /brɔŋˈkaɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the bronchial tubes in the lungs become inflamed, causing coughing and difficulty breathing.

Example: After catching a cold, she developed bronchitis and had to see a doctor.

bronchodilator

IPA: //ˌbrɒŋ.kəʊ.dɪˈleɪ.tər//

KK: /ˈbrɒŋkoʊdaɪˌleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A type of medication that helps open up the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe by relaxing the muscles around the bronchial tubes.

Example: The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator to help with my asthma symptoms.

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