Bronchus

usgb/ˈbrɑːŋkəs/
noun

A main passage for air in the lungs.

He had to undergo surgery to remove a foreign object from his bronchus.
Visual representation of "bronchus" - A main passage for air in the lungs

Often appears as...

  • main bronchus
  • right bronchus

Usage tips

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Pair Usage

Use 'bronchus' in pairs when referring to both air passages, because we have two lungs.

Illustration for Pair Usage
The surgeon examined both the right and the left bronchus.
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Medical Context

Mainly used in medical or scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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During the lecture, the doctor detailed the structure of the bronchus.
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Latin Origin

Knowing its Latin origin may help remember the word; 'bronchus' means windpipe.

Illustration for Latin Origin
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchus.
Visual representation of the word "Bronchus"

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