| bronchopulmonary spirochetosis | Chronic bronchitis due to infection with spirochetes (though other bacteria are usually present and contribute to the infection) and characterised by cough and bloody sputum. Synonym: bronchopulmonary spirochetosis, bronchospirochetosis, Castellani's bronchitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bronchorrhaphy | Suture of a wound of the bronchus. Origin: broncho-+ G. Rhaphe, a seam (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchorrhoea | <pathology> Excessive secretion of mucous from the bronchial mucosa. (27 Sep 1997) |
| bronchoscope | <instrument> A thin, flexible instrument used to view the air passages of the lung. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bronchoscopic brush | A small brush for insertion through a bronchoscope to wipe off cells for microscopic identification in suspected bronchial carcinoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchoscopic smear | A group of cytologic specimens containing material from the lower respiratory tract and consisting mainly of sputum (spontaneous, induced) and material obtained at bronchoscopy (aspirated, lavaged, brushed); used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs. Synonym: bronchoscopic smear, sputum smear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchoscopic sponge | A small fold of gauze used on a long applicator to apply medication or remove secretions through a bronchoscope. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchoscopy | <investigation, procedure> An examination used for inspection of the interior of the tracheo-bronchial tree, performance of endobronchial diagnostic tests, taking of specimens for biopsy and culture and removal of foreign bodies. (16 Dec 1997) |
| bronchospasm | <chest medicine, physiology> Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, as occurs in asthma. (18 Nov 1997) |
| bronchospasmolytic | Relieving a bronchospasm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchospirochetosis | Chronic bronchitis due to infection with spirochetes (though other bacteria are usually present and contribute to the infection) and characterised by cough and bloody sputum. Synonym: bronchopulmonary spirochetosis, bronchospirochetosis, Castellani's bronchitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchospirography | Use of a single lumen endobronchial tube for measurement of ventilatory function of one lung. Origin: broncho-+ L. Spiro, to breathe, + G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchospirometer | A device for measurement of rates and volumes of air flow into each lung separately, using a double lumen endobronchial tube. Origin: broncho-+ L. Spiro, to breathe, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchospirometry | Spirometric technique in which the volume of air breathed in the right and left lung is recorded separately. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bronchostaxis | <chest medicine> Haemorrhage from a bronchus. (27 Sep 1997) |