Definition of "bronchiolitis" [bronchiolitis]

• Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children. (noun)

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• "They're at risk for a rare lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans, which killed a Missouri woman in 2006 and has resulted in chronic suffering for others."
• "Enviro-blog Gristreports that a common additive to microwave popcorn, diacetyl, can lead to a condition called bronchiolitis obliterans."
• "It can cause scarring, and it can cause a condition known as bronchiolitis obliteran."