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bron​chi​al
adjective
bron·​chi·​al
ˈbräŋ-kē-əl

Definition

  • of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs
Other Words
  • bron​chi​al​ly ˈbräŋ-kē-ə-lē adverb
First Known Use
circa 1703, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
borrowed from New Latin bronchiālis, from Late Latin bronchium "branch of a bronchus, bronchial tube" (borrowed from Greek brónchion, diminutive of brónchos "throat, trachea") + Latin -ālis microfiber
bron​chi​al
adjective
bron·​chi·​al
ˈbräŋ-kē-əl

Definition

  • of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs
Other Words
  • bron​chi​al​ly ˈbräŋ-kē-ə-lē adverb
First Known Use
circa 1703, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
borrowed from New Latin bronchiālis, from Late Latin bronchium "branch of a bronchus, bronchial tube" (borrowed from Greek brónchion, diminutive of brónchos "throat, trachea") + Latin -ālis