dilation of bronchioles is a?
bronÂ·chiÂ·ecÂ·taÂ·sis. Chronic dilation of bronchi or bronchioles as a sequel of inflammatory disease or obstruction often associated with heavy sputum production. Synonym(s): bronchiectasia. [bronchi- + G. ektasis, a stretching]. /bronÂ·chiÂ·ecÂ·taÂ·sis/ (brongâ³ke-ekÂ´tah-sis) chronic dilatation of one or more bronchi.