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1. (n.) bronchopneumonia
a form of pneumonia centering on bronchial passages.
Etymology: (1855–60)
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1. (noun) bronchopneumonia, bronchial pneumonia
pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles
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1. bronchopneumonia
Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is associated with BRONCHITIS, usually involving lobular areas from TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES to the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. The affected areas become filled with exudate that forms consolidated patches.
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