bronchomalacia

bronchomalacia

 [brong″ko-mah-la´shah] a deficiency in the cartilaginous wall of the trachea or a bronchus that may lead to atelectasis or obstructive emphysema.

bron·cho·ma·la·ci·a

(brong'kō-mă-lā'shē-ă), [MIM*211450] Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of bronchi and trachea. [broncho- + G. malakia, a softening]

bron·cho·ma·la·ci·a

(brong'kō-mă-lā'shē-ă) Degeneration of elastic and connective tissue of bronchi and trachea. [broncho- + G. malakia, a softening]