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bronchial

adjective

Simple meaning

Relating to the main air tubes inside your lungs.

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ˈbɹɑntʃiəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Relating to or associated with the bronchi

  2. Of or relating to the bronchia, bronchi or bronchioles.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Compound terms

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  • bronchial tubenounCompound term

    Either of the two main branches of the trachea.

  • bronchial pneumonianounCompound term

    Pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles.

  • bronchial arterynounCompound term

    Arteries that accompany the bronchioles.

  • bronchial asthmanounCompound term

    Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing.

  • bronchial veinnounCompound term

    Veins serving the bronchi.

Related words

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  • bronchitisnounRelated term

    Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes.

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