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Bronchitis

bronchitis

noun bron-KHEE-tis Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek 'bronchos' (windpipe) + '-itis'

Also means

inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Usage Note

Bronchitis occurs in two forms: akute Bronchitis (short-term, usually viral) and chronische Bronchitis (long-term, often linked to smoking). Patients typically describe a deep, persistent cough (hartnäckiger Husten).

Examples

"Die akute Bronchitis besserte sich nach zwei Wochen Bettruhe."

Natural Translation

The acute bronchitis improved after two weeks of bed rest.

Literal Translation

The acute bronchitis improved after two weeks bed rest.

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