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Bronchus

usgb/ˈbrɑːŋkəs/Volume
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Pair UsagePlay
Use 'bronchus' in pairs when referring to both air passages, because we have two lungs. SlideThe surgeon examined both the right and the left bronchus.
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Medical ContextPlay
Mainly used in medical or scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation. SlideDuring the lecture, the doctor detailed the structure of the bronchus.
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Latin OriginPlay
Knowing its Latin origin may help remember the word; 'bronchus' means windpipe. SlideBronchitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchus.