Glossary B
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Deutsch: Bronchiol / Español: Bronquiolo / Português: Bronquíolo / Français: Bronchiole / Italiano: Bronchiolo /
A Bronchiole is one of the finer subdivisions of the airways, less than 1 mm in diameter, and having no cartilage in its wall.
A Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles that may be acute or chronic.
A Bronchitis is a non-neoplastic disorder of structure or function of the bronchi resulting from infectious or noninfectious irritation.
A Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a Clinical technique which removes cell samples from the lower lungs to allow assessment of Inflammation and other respiratory conditions.
Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or under used industrial and commercial facilities/sites where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived Environmental contamination.