bron·cho·di·la·tion (br ng k -d -l  sh n) or bron·cho·dil·a·ta·tion (-d l-tshn, -dl-)n. An increase in the caliber of a bronchus or bronchial tube. |
bronchodilation
[-di′ lā′shən]
Etymology: Gk, bronchos, windpipe; L, dilatare, to widen
a widening of the lumen of the bronchi, allowing increased airflow to and from the lungs.
bronchodilation (brong´kōdī-lā´sh
n),n the dilation of a bronchus; the operation of dilating a stenosed bronchus.
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