Bronchomalacia is a term for weak cartilage in the walls of the bronchial tubes, often occurring but not limited to children under six months. Bronchomalacia means ‘floppiness’ of some part of the Bronchi. Patients present with noisy breathing and/or wheezing. There is collapse of a main stem bronchus, on exhalation. If the trachea is also inv...
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Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of bronchi and trachea. ... Origin: broncho-+ G. Malakia, a softening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(brong″ko-mә-la´shә) a deficiency in the cartilaginous wall of the trachea or a bronchus that may lead to atelectasis or obstructive emphysema.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: brong′kō-mă-lā′shē-ă Definitions: 1. Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of bronchi and trachea.
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bronchomalacia Degeneration (softening) of elastic and connective tissue of bronchi and trachea.
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