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White light bronchoscopy
Standard bronchoscopy, i.e., bronchoscopy in which tissues are illuminated with the normal light spectrum available for use in fiberoptic evaluation of tissues. The term “white light bronchoscopy” is used to distinguish standard bronchoscopy from bronchoscopy performed with other light wavelengths.
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Autofluorescence bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy in which tissues are illuminated with pure blue laser light. The wavelength of blue light enhances the difference in appearance between normal and malignant tissues, since malignant and premalignant surfaces glow (fluoresce) when compared with healthy tissues.
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Bronchorrhea
An abnormal secretion from the bronchial mucous membranes.
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Bronchorrhaphy
The suturing of a bronchial wound.
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Bronchorrhagia
A bronchial hemorrhage.
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Bronchoplasty
Surgical repair of a bronchial defect.
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Bronchopathy
Any pathological condition involving the bronchi or bronchioles.
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Bronchomotor
Causing dilation or constriction of the bronchi.
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Broncholithiasis
Bronchial inflammation or obstruction caused by calculi in the bronchi.
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Bronchoedema
Edematous swelling of the mucosa of the bronchial tubes, reducing the size of air passageways and inducing dyspnea.
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