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bronchiole

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bronchiole has 1 sense
  1. bronchiole - any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli
    --1 is a kind of
    duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel
    --1 is a part of lower respiratory tract

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Bronchiole

Description:

A bronchiole is a small airway in the lungs that branches from the bronchi and connects to the alveoli. It is an essential component of the respiratory system.

Senses:

1. Anatomical Sense:

In anatomy, a bronchiole refers to any of the small branches of the bronchi in the lungs.

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Sample sentence: The respiratory therapist explained how the bronchioles carry air deep into the lungs.

2. Medical Sense:

In medicine, a bronchiole is a specific type of small airway primarily involved in the passage of air in the respiratory system.

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Sample sentence: The doctor prescribed inhalers to help dilate the bronchioles and improve breathing.

3. Zoological Sense:

In zoology, a bronchiole refers to a minute structure within the respiratory system of certain animals that serves as an air passage.

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Sample sentence: The biologist observed the bronchioles of the fish to understand their breathing mechanism.

4. Industrial Sense:

In an industrial context, a bronchiole can denote a small duct or pipe used in certain processes or systems.

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Sample sentence: The factory engineer designed a system with intricate bronchioles to distribute air evenly.

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