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bronchial

/ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.

Examples :

"The doctor listened to the patient's chest for any unusual bronchial sounds, like wheezing. "
anatomy medicine body organ physiology

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Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration listened

listened verb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration bronchioles

bronchioles noun

/ˈbrɒŋkiːoʊlz/ /ˈbrɒŋkiːəʊlz/

Any of the small cartilage-less branches of a bronchus.

"The doctor explained that the patient's breathing difficulties were caused by inflammation in the bronchioles. "

Illustration bronchi

bronchi noun

/ˈbɹɒŋkaɪ/

Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.

"When Sarah coughed, the doctor listened carefully to the sound of air moving through her bronchi to check for any congestion. "

Illustration sounds

sounds noun

/saʊndz/

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

"He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound."

Illustration wheezing

wheezing verb

/ˈwiːzɪŋ/ /ˈhwiːzɪŋ/

To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.

"The little boy was wheezing after running around the playground. "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration like

like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Illustration unusual

unusual noun

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

"The student's sudden absence was an unusual for her. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration chest

chest noun

/t͡ʃɛst/

A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

"The clothes are kept in a chest."