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bronchus

bron·chus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [brong-kuh s]
    • /ˈbrɒŋ kəs/
    • /ˈbrɒŋ.kəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brong-kuh s]
    • /ˈbrɒŋ kəs/

Definitions of bronchus word

  • noun bronchus either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls 3
  • noun bronchus any of the major air passageways of the lungs; esp., either of the two main branches of the trachea, or windpipe 3
  • noun plural bronchus either of the two main branches of the trachea. 1
  • noun bronchus bronchial tube, airway 1
  • noun bronchus Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs. 0

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Origin of bronchus

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < New Latin < Greek brónchos windpipe

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Parts of speech for Bronchus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bronchus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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