laryngotracheobronchitis

9.9

Swelling of the voice box, windpipe, and airways that makes breathing difficult

noun
/ˌlɛrɪŋgoʊtrəˌkeɪoʊˌbrɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

Specialized

: laringotraqueobronquitis

The doctor diagnosed the child with laryngotracheobronchitis after observing a harsh, barking cough.

Examples

Because laryngotracheobronchitis can affect breathing, children with severe symptoms may require hospitalization.
Steroid treatments are often used to reduce airway swelling in cases of laryngotracheobronchitis.
The child was diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis last week.
Many children suffer from laryngotracheobronchitis during the winter months.
The doctor diagnosed the child with laryngotracheobronchitis after observing a harsh, barking cough that indicated serious airway inflammation.
Steroid treatments are often used to reduce airway swelling in cases of laryngotracheobronchitis, allowing for easier breathing.
Because laryngotracheobronchitis can cause significant breathing difficulties, it is important to monitor affected children closely.

Antonyms

health

∞ 1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

wellness

50 3.2

Good physical and mental health that people try to keep

Surface Forms

laryngotracheobronchitis singular

laryngotracheobronchitises plural

Morphology

laryngotracheobronchitis = larynx + trachea + bronchus (semi-transparent) = laryngo + tracheo + broncho + itis

The term is a straightforward medical formation meaning inflammation (-itis) of larynx, trachea, and bronchi, but uses specialized combining forms and a technical compound that may not be obvious to non-medical learners.

Etymology

The word laryngotracheobronchitis is built from parts that name three airway areas plus the ending -itis: laryngo- 'voice box', tracheo- 'windpipe', broncho- 'air tubes', and -itis 'inflammation'. So it literally means inflammation of those airways—much like a mix of laryngitis and bronchitis—which explains why it causes breathing problems.