Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the bronchi or bronchial tubes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(per″e-brong-ki´tis) a form of bronchitis consisting of inflammation and thickening of the tissues around the bronchi.
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-brong-kī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the bronchi or bronchial tubes.
peribronchitis Inflammaton of the tissues surrounding the bronchi.