bronchus

[brong-kuhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

bronchi 

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

plural

bronchi 

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

It found evidence of “severe bilateral acute pulmonary edema” and “frothy pulmonary edema in trachea and mainstem bronchi.”

From Salon

In the United States and the United Kingdom, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men, behind lung and bronchus cancer.

From National Geographic

However, it rarely affects the bronchi and alveoli in the lungs.

From Science Daily

Kentucky has the highest incidence rates for lung and bronchus and cervical cancers, while ranking second for colon and rectal cancers, it said.

From Washington Times

In severe asthma, the bronchi become chronically inflamed and constricted.

From Scientific American