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bronchial

adjective bron·chi·al \ˈbräŋ-kē-əl\

: relating to or involving the tubes that carry air into the lungs

Full Definition of BRONCHIAL

: of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs

— bron·chi·al·ly \-kē-ə-lē\ adverb

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circa 1735

BRONCHIALLY Defined for Kids

adjective bron·chi·al \ˈbräŋ-kē-əl\

: of or relating to either of the two branches (bronchial tubes) of the trachea that carry air into the lungs

Medical Dictionary

adjective bron·chi·al \ˈbräŋ-kē-əl\

: of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs

—bron·chi·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

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