bronchorrhoncus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bronchial tumor that may obstruct the flow of air.

Pronunciation

/ˌbrɒŋkəˈrɒŋkəs/

Word forms

bronchorrhoncus

Etymology

From broncho- (“bronchus”) + -rhoncus (“snore, crackle”), from Ancient Greek βρόγχος (brónkhos, “bronchial tube”) and Ancient Greek ῥόγχος (rhónkhos, “snoring”).

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