bronchus

Thân thiện

The doctor points to the bronchus on the anatomical diagram.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Either of the two main branches of the trachea (windpipe) that lead directly into the lungs. The bronchus is a major air passage in the respiratory system. The right bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertical than the left bronchus.

Usage

• The word "bronchus" is a singular noun. Its plural form is "bronchi".
• It is a formal, anatomical term used primarily in medical, biological, and scientific contexts.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a bronchus, the bronchi).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The inhaled object became lodged in the right bronchus.
  • During the infection, the lining of the bronchus became inflamed.
  • The trachea divides into the left and right main bronchi.

Advanced Usage

• "Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)": A specialized immune tissue found in the walls of the bronchi.
  • The study focused on immune responses in the bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue.

Variants and Related Words

• Bronchial (adj): Pertaining to or affecting the bronchi or bronchial tubes.
  • She was diagnosed with bronchial asthma.
• Bronchiole (n): A smaller branch of a bronchus within the lung.
  • The bronchioles deliver air to the alveoli.
• Bronchitis (n): Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
  • Chronic bronchitis is often caused by smoking.

Synonyms

• Bronchial tube: A common synonym, often used interchangeably in general contexts.
• Airway: A broader term that can include the bronchus as a major part.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the two primary subdivisions of the trachea. Smaller branches within the lungs are called bronchioles, not bronchi.
• The distinction between "bronchus" (singular) and "bronchi" (plural) is critical for accurate description.

Học thuật

Noun

1. either of the two main branches of the trachea

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bronchial tube