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tracheobronchial tree |
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tree (tre) an anatomic structure with branches resembling a tree.
bronchial tree the bronchi and their branching structures. dendritic tree the branching arrangement of a dendrite. tracheobronchial tree the trachea, bronchi, and their branching structures.
tracheobronchial tree (TBT) [-brong′kē·əl] Etymology: Gk, tracheia + bronchos, windpipe an anatomic complex that includes the trachea, bronchi, and bronchial tubes. It conveys air to and from the lungs and is a primary structure in respiration. See also bronchial tree. tree [tre] an anatomic structure with branches resembling a tree. bronchial tree the bronchi and their branching structures; see color plates. tracheobronchial tree the trachea, bronchi, and their branching structures; see color plates.
tree 1. an anatomical structure with branches resembling a tree. 2. in information science, a decision tree. bronchial tree the trachea, bronchi and successive branching generations of the respiratory passages. tree daffodil thevetiaperuviana. decision tree see decision tree. tree diagram see decision tree. tree lupin lupinusarboreus. tree nettle see urtica. tree shrew primitive arboreal mammal that some taxonomists place with the primates. Like squirrels in shape and size. Called also Tupaia spp. tree snake a number of colubrid snakes that lead an arboreal existence and practice falling from trees with their body spread out, earning the name of flying snake. tree tobacco nicotianaglauca. tracheobronchial tree the trachea, bronchi and their branching structures. tree zamia cycasarmstrongii, C. media. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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