Etymology
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bronchus (n.)

"either of the two main branches of the trachea" (plural bronchi), 1706, from Latinized form of Greek bronkhos "the wind pipe" (see bronchia).

Entries linking to bronchus

bronchia (n.)
"bronchial tubes," 1670s, from Latinized form of Greek bronkhia, plural of bronkhos "windpipe, throat," which is of unknown etymology.
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Definitions of bronchus

bronchus (n.)
either of the two main branches of the trachea;
Synonyms: bronchial tube
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