🫁bronchus

noun
/ˈbrɒŋkəs/

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example Sentences

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

Synonyms

airway, respiratory tube, lung passage

Antonyms

blocked airway, obstruction

Collocations

left bronchus, right bronchus, bronchus inflammation

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