bronchus
1 synonym for bronchus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bronchus is one of the two main airways that branch from the windpipe into the lungs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bronchial tube
How to use bronchus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
left bronchus
right bronchus
main bronchus
bronchial tube
Bronchus is a medical and anatomical term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
Bronchus was borrowed from Late Latin, which in turn took the word from the Ancient Greek brónkhos, meaning throat or windpipe.
Full origin of bronchus →Frequently asked questions
What is a bronchus in the body?
A bronchus is one of the two main tubes that branch off the windpipe and carry air into each lung.
What is the plural of bronchus?
The plural form is bronchi, not bronchuses.
What is the difference between a bronchus and the trachea?
The trachea is the single main windpipe, while each bronchus is one of the two branches that lead from it into the lungs.
