word
bronchiole
BRONG-kee-ohl
ˈbrɒŋkiˌoʊlListen
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Syllable breakdown
bronchiole
Dictionary meaning
One of the small air passages in the lungs branching from the bronchi.
History and origin
Latin bronchiolus.
Examples
- Inflammation can narrow each bronchiole and make breathing difficult.
Common mispronunciations
bron-SHEE-ole
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