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bronchus

/ˈbrɒŋ.kəs/

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noun

/ˈbrɒŋ.kəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛюбая из двух основных ветвей трахеи, ведущих в лёгкие и служащих главными воздухоносными путями для дыхания.

Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs, serving as primary airways for respiration.

irregular plural

  1. Main airway branchB2formalmedical

    Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

    ruГлавная ветвь дыхательных путей

    • The bronchus splits into smaller tubes called bronchioles.
    • Inflammation of the bronchus can cause coughing.
    • The doctor examined the patient's left bronchus using a bronchoscope.

    Synonymsbronchial tube

Forms
  • bronchi plural form
  • bronchi's possessive plural form
  • bronchus's possessive singular form