bronchitis bronchitis /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/

noun

1. Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes  ( bronchitis )
   inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
    Heavy smoking often results in bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
   Heavy smoking often results in bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes.