Bronchial Tube (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the two main branches of the trachea.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's bronchial tube to check for any signs of inflammation or damage.
- The left bronchial tube was narrower than the right one, causing the patient to experience difficulty breathing.
- When a person inhales, air passes through the trachea and into one of the two bronchial tubes.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often causes scarring and inflammation in the bronchial tubes.
- An infection had spread to both of the patient's bronchial tubes, making it hard for them to breathe properly.