Acute bronchitis, which is a short-term inflammation of the surface lining of the bronchial airways, is most commonly caused by an infection that causes acute bronchitis to be contagious. The infection typically lasts for seven to 10 days, but you may continue coughing for many weeks after the initial symptoms have passed.
Noun. 1. body structure-a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; he has good bone structure. anatomical structure, bodily structure, complex body part, structure. layer-thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells.vea-the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid. lens nucleus, nucleus-the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex. membranous labyrinth-the sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth.
body noun (PHYSICAL STRUCTURE) A1 [ C ] the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal: A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy. She rubbed suncream over her entire body. B1 [ C ] the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, or without the head, arms, and legs: He had a fat body but thin legs and arms. A2 [ C ] a dead person: A body was washed up on the beach last week. âº [ C ] the painted metal shell of a vehicle, such as a car or an aircraft.