bronchus

[ brong-kuhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural bron·chi [brong, -kee, -kahy].

1. either of the two main branches of the trachea.

bronchus

/ ˈbrɒŋkəs /

noun

1. either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls

bronchus

/ brŏng′kəs /

, Plural bronchi brŏng′kī′,brŏng′kē′

1. Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, where they divide into smaller branches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchus¹

1700–10; < New Latin < Greek brónchos windpipe

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchus¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek bronkhos windpipe

Example Sentences

The mucous membrane of the left bronchus in particular was much swollen and partially ulcerated towards the root of the lung.

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This tear extended up into the hilum of the lobe, but had not torn a major bronchus or a major blood vessel.

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By the passage of bougies through a bronchoscope a stricture of the bronchus has been relieved in a similar manner.

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It is crossed by the left bronchus, and below this level has the pericardium immediately in front of it.

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The pulsation of the aorta can be seen just above the prominence formed by the left bronchus.

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