bronchopneumonia

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Noun bronchopneumonia has 1 sense

bronchopneumonia, bronchial pneumonia - pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles
--₁ is a kind of pneumonia
--₁ has particulars: aspiration pneumonia

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Bronchopneumonia

Definition:

Bronchopneumonia refers to a type of pneumonia that affects the bronchi, the larger airways in the lungs.

Senses:

Medical: An acute inflammation of the lungs characterized by the involvement of the bronchi and surrounding lung tissues.

Examples:

My grandma was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and was admitted to the hospital.
Severe coughing and difficulty in breathing are common symptoms of bronchopneumonia.

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