bronchioles
[/ˈbrɑːŋkiˌoʊlz/]
nounfemininepl: bronchioles
bronquíolos
1. Small branches of the bronchi that form part of the respiratory system, connecting larger bronchi to alveoli in the lungs
The bronchioles are the transitional airways that lead to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.
Os bronquíolos são as vias aéreas de transição que levam aos alvéolos onde ocorre a troca gasosa.
2. Terminal branches of the airway that lack alveoli on their walls but transition between conducting airways and respiratory regions
Each bronchiole branches further into alveolar ducts within the lung tissue.
Cada bronquíolo se ramifica em dutos alveolares dentro do tecido pulmonar.
This is a specialized anatomical and medical term used primarily in healthcare, biology, and medical education contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not typically used in casual conversation and is essential vocabulary for medical professionals, students, and those studying respiratory physiology.
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