Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bronchiolitis obliterans

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.24 in modern English

Syllables
bron-chi-oli-tis oblit-er-ans
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
23
Letters
6
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rare and irreversible form of obstructive lung disease in which the bronchioles are compressed and narrowed by fibrosis and/or inflammation.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia

Frequently Paired Words

bronchiole bronchiolitis bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia

Synonyms

Questions

What does bronchiolitis obliterans mean?
A rare and irreversible form of obstructive lung disease in which the bronchioles are compressed and narrowed by fibrosis and/or inflammation.

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