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bronchi /bron·chi/ (brong´ki) plural of bronchus. Bronchi Two main branches of the trachea that go into the lungs. This then further divides into the bronchioles and alveoli. Mentioned in: Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, Bronchoscopy, Chest X Ray, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell, Lung Cancer, Small Cell, Pneumococcal Pneumonia bronchus [brong′kəs] pl. bronchi [-kī] Etymology: L; Gk, bronchos, windpipe any one of several large air passages in the lungs through which pass inhaled air and exhaled air. Each bronchus has a wall consisting of three layers. The outermost is made of dense fibrous tissue, reinforced with cartilage. The middle layer is a network of smooth muscle. The innermost layer consists of ciliated mucous membrane. Kinds of bronchi are lobar bronchus (secondary bronchus), primary bronchus, and segmental bronchus (tertiary bronchus). Also called bronchial tube. See also bronchiole. bronchial, adj. bronchi plural of bronchus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thyme enhances the action of the cilia in the bronchi and directly acts on the bronchial mucosa. The smallest particles will travel beyond the bronchi and deposit, ultimately, in the blood stream and be carried to the rest of the body. Accordingly, it will contribute to the early diagnosis of lung cancer and precancerous lesions in the bronchi. |
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