bronchial
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of bronchial
First recorded in 1725–35; bronchi(a) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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A bronchial spasm sent the maestro to hospital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
In 1991, Mercury died at the age of 45 from bronchial pneumonia, a complication of AIDS.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
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 • May 21, 2024
“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 • Apr. 16, 2024
The germs attack the lining of the air passages, nose, throat, and bronchial tubes, which results in a deep cough and sore throat.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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