bron·chus (br ng k s)n. pl. bron·chi (-k   , -k ) Either of two main branches of the trachea, leading directly to the lungs. [New Latin, from Greek bronkhos, windpipe.] |
bronchus [ˈbrɒŋkəs]
n pl -chi [-kaɪ]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls
[from New Latin, from Greek bronkhos windpipe]
| bronchus (brngks) Plural bronchi (br ngk, brngk) Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, where they divide into smaller branches. |
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| Noun | 1. |  bronchus - either of the two main branches of the trachealower respiratory tract - the bronchi and lungs cartilaginous tube - a duct with cartilaginous walls |
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