Bronchial (adjective)

Relating to the bronchi, the passages in the lungs that carry air to and from the alveoli.

Origin:

From the word bronchus, meaning a passage in the lung.

Examples:

1. The bronchial tubes are responsible for carrying air to the lungs.
2. She was diagnosed with bronchial asthma and was prescribed an inhaler.
3. The bronchial passages can become inflamed and narrowed in conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
4. The bronchial passages can be irritated by smoke and other pollutants.
5. Bronchial infections are common during the winter months.