What is another word for bronchus?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɒnkəs] (IPA)

Bronchus refers to the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs. There are several synonyms for the term bronchus, including bronchi, respiratory tubes, lung pipes, and airways. The bronchi branches into smaller tubes, called bronchioles, which then lead to the alveoli, where oxygen exchange occurs. The term respiratory tract can also be used as a synonym for bronchus. It is important to note that any respiratory issue or inflammation in the bronchus, including bronchitis and asthma, can cause difficulty breathing and discomfort. Proper respiratory care and management of any respiratory issues can help to ensure healthier functioning lungs and airways.

Synonyms for Bronchus:

What are the hypernyms for Bronchus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bronchus

It is crossed by the left bronchus, and below this level has the pericardium immediately in front of it.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The body may act as a ball-valve, permitting the escape of air with expiration, but preventing its entrance on inspiration, with the result that the portion of lung supplied by the bronchus becomes collapsed.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
So far as I can discover, the piece of ivory has been drawn into the trachea, or windpipe, and has lodged in the mouth of the right bronchus.
"The Marrow of Tradition"
Charles W. Chesnutt

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