/broʊŋˈkiːə/ BROHN-kee-ə

Definitions

1. noun

A small airway in the lungs that leads to an alveolus, where gas exchange occurs.

“The doctor examined the patient’s bronchia to diagnose the respiratory condition.”

2. noun plural

A group of bronchia in the lungs.

“The bronchia in her lungs were inflamed due to the infection.”