Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bronchial tubes
Noun
/ˈbrɒŋ.ki.əl tuːbz/
Definition
The bronchial tubes are the major air passages that branch from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs.
Examples
- The bronchial tubes can become inflamed during an asthma attack.
- After the cold, she felt congestion in her bronchial tubes.
- Doctors sometimes use inhalers to deliver medication directly to the bronchial tubes.
Meaning
They play a crucial role in the respiratory system by allowing air to flow in and out of the lungs.
Synonyms
- Bronchi
- Air passages
