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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.

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[New Latin, from Greek bronkhos, windpipe.]

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bronchus [bronk-uss, bronk-eye]

Noun

pl bronchi either of the two main branches of the windpipe [Greek bronkhos]

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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.

Thesaurus

Noun

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bronchus - either of the two main branches of the trachea bronchial tube lower respiratory tract - the bronchi and lungs cartilaginous tube - a duct with cartilaginous walls