bronchi
ˈbrɑːŋkaɪ
Definition

Definition of bronchi - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

biologyTECH.tubes that carry air to the lungsTECH.
  • The bronchi help you breathe by moving air to your lungs.
  • Inflamed bronchi can cause breathing difficulties.
  • Doctors examined the patient's bronchi for blockages.
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Origin of bronchi

Greek, bronkhos (windpipe)

Terms with bronchi included in their meaning

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medical
part of the respiratory system including the trachea, bronchi, and lungs
medical
tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi
medical
related to both the bronchi and the lungs
lung exam
medical procedure to view bronchi with a bronchoscope
medical
relating to the bronchi and the trachea
ornithology
voice organ in birds near trachea and bronchi
medical
relating to the bronchi or bronchioles in the body
medical
inflammation of the bronchi causing coughing and breathing issues

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  1. French:bronches, ...
  2. German:Bronchien, ...
  3. Italian:bronchi, ...
  4. Spanish:bronquios, ...
  5. Portuguese:brônquios, ...
  6. Chinese:支气管, ...
  7. Japanese:気管支, ...
  8. Arabic:قصبات, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִמְפּוֹנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:бронхи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бронхи, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रोंकाई, ...
bronchus
ˈbrɑŋkəs

Definition of bronchus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

respiratory systemTECH.either of two main airways from the trachea to lungsTECH.
  • The bronchus carries air to the lungs.
  • The doctor examined the patient's bronchus for any blockages.
  • Inflammation in the bronchus can cause breathing difficulties.
airway bronchial tube
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Origin of bronchus

Greek, bronkhos (windpipe)

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  1. French:bronche, ...
  2. German:Bronchus, ...
  3. Italian:bronco, ...
  4. Spanish:bronquio, ...
  5. Portuguese:brônquio, ...
  6. Chinese:支气管, ...
  7. Japanese:気管支, ...
  8. Arabic:شُعْبَة هَوَائِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִמְפּוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:бронх, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бронх, ...
  12. Hindi:श्वसन नली, ...

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