Crossword clues for bronchial
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Bronchial \Bron"chi*al\, a. [Cf. F. bronchial. See Bronchia.] (Anat.) Belonging to the bronchi and their ramifications in the lungs.
Bronchial arteries, branches of the descending aorta, accompanying the bronchia in all their ramifications.
Bronchial cells, the air cells terminating the bronchia.
Bronchial glands, glands whose functions are unknown, seated along the bronchia.
Bronchial membrane, the mucous membrane lining the bronchia.
Bronchial tube, the bronchi, or the bronchia.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
a. Of or relating to the bronchus or bronchioles.
WordNet
adj. relating to or associated with the bronchi; "bronchial tubes"; "bronchial pneumonia"
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "bronchial".
This is a subacute or chronic form of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, of a very persistent character and variable intensity.
It not only cleanses, purifies, regulates, and builds up the system to a healthy standard, and conquers throat, bronchial, and lung complications, when any such exist, but, from its specific effects upon the lining membrane of the nasal passages, it aids materially in restoring the diseased, thickened, or ulcerated membrane to a healthy condition, and thus eradicates the disease.
He put it down and sucked in a deep breath through his tension-narrowed bronchial tubes.
The lungs are held in position by the root, which is formed by the pulmonary arteries, veins, nerves, and the bronchial tubes.
It arrests many forms of uterine hemorrhage with great promptness, is a valuable agent in the treatment of piles, and is useful in many forms of chronic throat and bronchial affections.
Expectorants are medicines which modify the character of the secretions of the bronchial tubes, and promote their discharge.
In the more severe attacks, especially when complicated by laryngeal or bronchial symptoms, the most decisive measures should be employed.
The disease, by their use, is frequently driven to the throat, bronchial tubes, lungs, or brain, and thus a bad matter is made worse.
To overcome the modified form of inflammation in the bronchial tubes, all sources of irritation should be avoided, as the inhalation of dust, or excessively cold air.
I have been troubled with a severe lung and bronchial disease, following a severe attack of pneumonia.
MEMBRANOUS CROUP is supposed to originate in the trachea, from which, as it progresses, it often extends upward to the larynx, and downward to the bronchial tubes.
Inhalations, administered by means of the most approved apparatus, are employed with advantage in many obstinate lung, bronchial, and throat affections.
The lesser bronchial tubes, and the branches into which they separate, are the smallest of the air tubes.
In the trachea, bronchi, and larger bronchial tubes, the stiffness is supplied by rings of cartilage, while in the smaller tubes this is replaced by connective and muscular tissue.
The branches of the pulmonary artery lie alongside of, and divide similarly to, the bronchial tubes.