Bronkitis
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
“Bronchitis” is an “inflammation” of the bronchial tubes in the lungs that causes a phlegmy cough and breathing difficulties.
Synonyms & Variants
batuk bronkitis
A casual term referring to the cough symptom caused by bronchitis.
infeksi saluran napas bawah
A broader clinical term describing inflammation in the airways below the larynx.
radang bronkus
A descriptive medical term explaining the condition of inflammation in the bronchial airways.
sesak napas akibat radang paru
A descriptive phrase often used by laypeople to explain the symptoms of bronchitis.
radang paru-paru
Layman term for respiratory disturbances.
batuk kronis
Symptom often associated with bronchitis.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is a direct loanword from the Dutch bronchitis, which has its roots in the Greek bronkhia. Within a medical context, the word refers to a specific pathological condition rather than a general term for a sore throat. In common usage, the term bronchitis is often colloquially misused by the public to describe any respiratory tract infection, even though it clinically refers specifically to the bronchial airways.
Real-world Usage
Penderita bronkitis harus beristirahat total agar kondisi paru-paru segera membaik.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.