Pronunciation of 'Bronchiole'
The word 'Bronchiole' refers to the small branches of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. It originates from medical Latin, derived from the Greek word 'brókhos,' meaning 'windpipe.'
Word Origin
The word 'Bronchiole' originates from the Greek 'brókhos' (windpipe) and the Latin suffix '-ole,' which indicates smallness.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A bronchiole is one of the smaller branches of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, part of the respiratory system.
Pronounced as 'BRAHN-kee-ohl,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Brahn' as in 'brawn,' 'kee' as in 'key,' and 'ohl' as in 'bowl.'