Bronchospasm
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noun.
A contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, causing them to constrict.
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noun.
difficulty
in
breathing
due to a
contraction
of
smooth muscle
in the walls of the
bronchi
and
bronchioles
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noun.
a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
Word Usage
"Bronchodilators relax airway smooth muscle and relieve bronchospasm, which is the main cause of airway obstruction in heaves."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
spasm
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