bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspa-zəm 
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles
bronchospastic
ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈspa-stik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The other is due to bronchospasm, which happens when the muscles lining the airways in the lungs spasm and constrict, Dr. Elliott says. 
Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 31 May 2022
Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 31 May 2022 Word History
Etymology
probably borrowed from German Bronchospasmus, from broncho- broncho- + Spasmus spasm
First Known Use
circa 1901, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspaz-əm
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles