bronchial

[ brong-kee-uhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. pertaining to the bronchia or bronchi.

bronchial

/ ˈbrɒŋkɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the bronchi or the bronchial tubes

Derived Forms

• ˈbronchially, adverb

Other Words From

• bronchi·al·ly adverb
• inter·bronchi·al adjective
• post·bronchi·al adjective
• pre·bronchi·al adjective
• sub·bronchi·al adjective
• sub·bronchi·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchial¹

First recorded in 1725–35; bronchi(a) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The certificate gives the cause of death as “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection,” according to the Irish Independent.

From Los Angeles Times

That includes veterans suffering from cancer, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertension, sinusitis and other conditions, often related to the respiratory system.

From New York Times

"Many patients are dehydrated - the main symptoms are coughs and bronchial congestion. Some also have respiratory distress," he tells the BBC.

From BBC

“I’d hoped to power through the Phoenix show but I had a bronchial infection and a last-minute adverse reaction to medication,” Hackett wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The microscopic particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs and then move further into the body, causing both short-term bronchial problems and serious long-term health issues.

From Seattle Times