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bronchioles
 

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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Bronchioles

Definition: Bronchioles are small, air-conducting tubes in the lungs that branch off from the bronchi and further divide into the alveolar ducts.

Parts of speech:

  • Noun: The plural form of "bronchiole".

Senses and Usages:

  1. Anatomy: The bronchioles are responsible for carrying air through the lungs, facilitating respiratory function.

    2. Example Sentence: The bronchioles are the smallest passageways in the respiratory system.

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  2. Medical: Bronchioles can be affected by diseases such as asthma and bronchiolitis.

    3. Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed medication to open up the inflamed bronchioles.

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