bronchiole

/ˈbɹɑŋ.kiˌoʊl/

UK: /ˈbɹɒŋ.kiˌəʊl/

BɹⱭŊ · kioʊl (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

From bronchial + -ole.