HealthAugust 10, 2026

bronchiectasis

brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis

Definition

A chronic lung condition where the airways in the lungs become widened, damaged, and thickened, leading to a buildup of mucus that can cause infections.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'bronchia' (bronchial tubes), 'ektasis' (expansion/dilation), and the suffix '-sis' (condition). The term literally describes the state of having expanded or dilated bronchial tubes.

In the news

The word is mentioned in the title of a related market research report, highlighting 'Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis' as one of the specific medical areas undergoing market growth analysis.

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