also  bron*chi*ec*ta*sia  n, pl  -ta*ses  also  -ta*sias   :  a chronic inflammatory or degenerative condition of one or more bronchi or bronchioles marked by dilatation and loss of elasticity of the walls bron*chi*ec*tat*ic adj 
 
 
 
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