bronchi

1 of 2

plural of bronchus

bronchi-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or bronchio-
: bronchial tubes
bronchiectasis

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

combining form from Late Latin bronchium "branch of a bronchus, bronchial tube" — more at bronchial

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“Bronchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchi. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

bronchi

plural of bronchus

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