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bronchial

/brɒŋˈkiəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does bronchial mean?

adjective

Relating to the bronchi, the air passages in the lungs, or to a cough or other respiratory condition affecting these passages.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's bronchial tubes to diagnose the cause of the cough."

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Synonyms for bronchial

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