bronchiole

/brɒŋkiˈoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small airway in the lungs, especially one of the terminal branches of the bronchi.

“The doctor examined the bronchiole of the patient’s lungs using a specialized microscope.”

Synonyms

  • bronchus
  • terminal bronchiole

Antonyms

  • arteriole
  • capillary