Bronchial: meaning, definitions and examples

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bronchial

 

[ หˆbrษ’ล‹kiษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, medical

Bronchial refers to anything related to the bronchi, which are the large tubes that branch out from the trachea and lead into the lungs. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe conditions, treatments, or anatomical parts associated with the respiratory system. Bronchial tissues play a critical role in the passage of air into the lungs and can be affected by various diseases, such as asthma or bronchitis.

Synonyms

pulmonary, respiratory

Examples of usage

  • Bronchial tubes are essential for breathing.
  • The doctor examined her bronchial health.
  • Bronchial infection can cause severe coughing.
  • Asthma can lead to bronchial constriction.

Translations

Translations of the word "bronchial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brรดnquico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‹เค‚เค•เคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bronchial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bronkhial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะฝั…ั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oskrzelowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—็ฎกๆ”ฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bronchique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bronquial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bronkial

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ด€์ง€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bronchiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prieduลกkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆฐ”็ฎก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bronhialni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ berkjur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะพะฝั…ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bronxial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ broncial

Etymology

The term 'bronchial' is derived from the Greek word 'bronkhion,' meaning 'windpipe.' The initial usage can be traced back to the mid-19th century when medical terminology began to standardize. 'Bronchi' refers to the main passageways in the lungs, which were studied extensively as understanding of the respiratory system advanced. The suffix '-ial' indicates a relationship, denoting that bronchial pertains specifically to the bronchi. As medical science progressed, the word became integral in discussing various pulmonary diseases and conditions, emphasizing its importance in both clinical settings and health discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,679, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.