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Definition for bronchi (2 of 2)
bronchus
[ brong-kuh s ]
/ ˈbrɒŋ kəs /
noun, plural bron·chi [brong-kee, -kahy] /ˈbrɒŋ ki, -kaɪ/. Anatomy.
either of the two main branches of the trachea.
Origin of bronchus
1700–10; < New Latin < Greek brónchos windpipe
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British Dictionary definitions for bronchi (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for bronchi (2 of 2)
bronchus
/ (ˈbrɒŋkəs) /
noun plural -chi (-kaɪ)
either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls
Word Origin for bronchus
C18: from New Latin, from Greek bronkhos windpipe
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Medicine definitions for bronchi
bronchus
[ brŏng′kəs ]
n. pl. bron•chi (-kī′, -kē′)
Either of two main branches of the trachea, leading directly to the lungs.
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Science definitions for bronchi
bronchus
[ brŏng′kəs ]
Plural bronchi (brŏng′kī′, brŏng′kē′)
Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, where they divide into smaller branches.
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