Definition
bronchiectasis
noun
- a chronic lung disease characterized by permanent, abnormal widening of the airways (bronchi), leading to recurrent infections and damage to lung tissue
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- Bronchiectasis can develop as a complication of severe respiratory infections.
- Patients with bronchiectasis often experience chronic cough and recurrent lung infections.
- The doctor diagnosed bronchiectasis after reviewing the patient's CT scan results.
- Smoking and untreated infections increase the risk of developing bronchiectasis.
- Treatment for bronchiectasis focuses on clearing mucus and preventing further lung damage.