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bronchomotor tone |
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bronchomotor tone, the state of contraction or relaxation of the smooth muscle in the bronchial walls that regulates the caliber of the airways. bronchomotor affecting the caliber of the bronchi. bronchomotor tone tone of the bronchial muscles as in bronchospasm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bronchoconstriction can be attributed to any, or all, of three primary pathologic factors: abnormal bronchomotor tone (bronchospasm), inflammation, and mechanical obstruction. |
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