bronchia

[ brong-kee-uh ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. the ramifications or branches of the bronchi.

bronchia

/ ˈbrɒŋkɪə /

plural noun

1. See bronchial tubes
   another name for bronchial tubes

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchia¹

1665–75; < Late Latin < Greek, plural of brónchion, equivalent to brónch ( os ) windpipe + -ion diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchia¹

C17: from Late Latin, from Greek bronkhia , plural of bronkhion , diminutive of bronkhus windpipe, throat

Example Sentences

The bronchia were reddened throughout, and the lungs congested.

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In pathology, inflammation of the mucous lining of the bronchia or smaller ramifications of the windpipe.

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The trachea and the bronchia are slightly red, and the right side of the head is gorged with blood.

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I am very bad with an ulcerated throat, cough, and inflamed bronchia, and altogether below par.

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Bronch-itis (from bronchia, and itis, a suffix signifying inflammation).

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