An abnormal enlargement or swelling of the trachea (windpipe) or bronchi, sometimes associated with thyroid problems or tumors.
From broncho- (windpipe/airways) plus -cele (from Greek kele meaning 'hernia' or 'swelling'). This anatomical term describes structural enlargement of airway tissues.
Bronchocele can sometimes occur as part of thyroid disease, where an enlarged thyroid gland compresses the trachea from outside—it's a reminder that organs don't exist in isolation, and problems in one can compress or affect neighboring structures.
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