Bronchiectasis
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɑŋkˈhaɪˈiˈsiˈtɑˈsɪs/
Bronchiectasis (noun)
- A long-term lung condition where breathing tubes become permanently widened and scarred, making mucus hard to clear.
Examples
- Bronchiectasis causes airways to widen due to damage.
- The doctor explained that bronchiectasis involves damaged, widened airways.