bronchorrhoncus

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌbrɒŋkəˈrɒŋkəs/

Noun

bronchorrhoncus (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A bronchial tumor that may obstruct the flow of air.

References

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