bronchus

plural irregular

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

• 🇵🇹Cada um dos dois ramos principais da traqueia que conduzem aos pulmões e servem como principais vias aéreas para a respiração.

1. Main airway branch B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Brônquio

   Sinônimos: bronchial tube

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