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bronchus
(redirected from tracheal bronchus)

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bron·chus  (brngks)
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 (brngk, brngk)
Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, where they divide into smaller branches.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bronchusbronchus - either of the two main branches of the trachea
lower respiratory tract - the bronchi and lungs
cartilaginous tube - a duct with cartilaginous walls
Translations
bronchus [ˈbrɒŋkəs] N (bronchi (pl)) [ˈbrɒŋkaɪ]bronquio m
bronchus
n pl <bronchi> → Bronchus m
bronchus [ˈbrɒŋkəs] n (bronchi (pl)) [ˈbrɒŋkaɪ]bronco
bronchus [ˈbrɒŋkəs] n (bronchi (pl)) [ˈbrɒŋkaɪ]bronco


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