furcule

/ˈfɜːrkjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A forked or branching part of an organ, especially the lungs or bronchi.

“The doctor examined the patient’s lungs, noting the furcule in the lower lobe.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • divergence
  • fork

Antonyms

  • convergence
  • merging