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Respiratory System > Lung > Bronchi

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Bronchi  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-K34X7Z60-8

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