Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Bronaugh A surname. bronc A bronco. bronch Bronchoscopy. bronchial Of or relating to the bronchia, bronchi or bronchioles. bronchially In a bronchial way. bronchic bronchial bronchiectasic Of or relating to bronchiectasis. bronchiectasis Abnormal permanent dilation of the bronchial tubes. bronchiectatic Of, relating to, or affected by bronchiectasis. bronchioalveolar bronchoalveolar bronchiolar Of or pertaining to the bronchioles of the lung bronchiole Any of the small cartilage-less branches of a bronchus. bronchiolectasis Dilatation of the bronchioles. bronchiolitis Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children. bronchiolization The formation of bronchioles. bronchioloalveolar Synonym of bronchoalveolar. bronchiolocentric Centred on the bronchioles bronchiologram A radiographic image of the bronchioles bronchiolus A bronchiole. bronchiorespiratory Relating to the bronchi and the respiratory tract bronchitic Of or pertaining to bronchitis. bronchitically With coughing and wheezing caused by bronchitis; (figuratively) with noises reminiscent of such coughing and wheezing. bronchitis An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. bronchium A bronchial tube; a subdivision of the bronchus. bronchoactive active in the bronchi bronchoalveolar Relating to both the bronchi and the alveoli of the lungs bronchoalveolitis inflammation of the bronchioles of the lungs; leads to bronchopneumonia bronchoarterial Relating to a bronchus and an associated artery bronchoaspirate To aspirate gastric matter into the bronchi bronchoaspiration The aspiration of oropharyngeal or gastric contents into the bronchi bronchobiliary Relating to the bronchus and the biliary system bronchocavernous bronchial and cavitary bronchocavitary bronchial and cavitary bronchocele Goitre. bronchocentric Centred in a bronchus bronchocentricity The condition of being bronchocentric bronchoconstrict To cause bronchoconstriction to occur. bronchoconstricted Affected by bronchoconstriction bronchoconstricting Synonym of bronchoconstrictive. bronchoconstriction A narrowing of the air passages through the bronchi of the lungs bronchoconstrictive That produces bronchoconstriction bronchoconstrictor Something that causes bronchoconstriction bronchodilatation bronchodilation bronchodilate To induce bronchodilation. bronchodilation An expansion of the air passages through the bronchi of the lungs bronchodilative Relating to bronchodilation bronchodilator Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs bronchodilatory That acts as a bronchodilator. bronchodysplasia bronchopulmonary dysplasia bronchoepithelial Relating to the epithelium of the bronchi bronchoesophageal Of or relating to the bronchus and esophagus. bronchoesophagologic Related to bronchoesophagology. bronchoesophagology The medical study and treatment of the bronchi and the esophagus and their disorders. bronchoesophagoscopic Related to bronchoesophagoscopy. bronchoesophagoscopy A procedure in which an endoscope is used to examine both the tracheobronchial tree and the esophagus, allowing direct visualization to evaluate conditions such as tumors, strictures, foreign bodies, or sources of bleeding affecting the airway and upper digestive tract. bronchofibroscope A flexible device used for bronchofibroscopy. bronchofibroscopic Relating to bronchofibroscopy. bronchofibroscopy Fibroscopy of the bronchi. bronchogenic Originating in the bronchus. bronchogram A diagnostic image produced by bronchography. bronchographic Relating to bronchography. bronchography radiography of the bronchus, involving the use of contrast bronchoid Associated with the bronchi bronchointerstitial Relating to, or affecting the bronchioles broncholavage bronchoalveolar lavage broncholith calcified or ossified material within the lumen of the bronchus broncholithiasis lithiasis of the bronchi bronchology The study of the airways and of the diseases that affect them bronchomalacia A degeneration of the cartilaginous wall of the bronchus or trachea. bronchomediastinal Relating to the bronchi and the mediastinum. bronchomodulatory That modulates the bronchi (typically by dilating them) bronchomotor Relating to change in the form or action of a bronchus bronchomotricity The motricity (motor function) of a bronchus bronchomycosis Any fungal infection or disease of the bronchi bronchoobstruction The obstruction of the airways in the lungs. bronchoobstructive Relating to bronchoobstruction. bronchopathy Any disease of the bronchi. bronchophonic Relating to bronchophony. bronchophony A modification of the voice sounds observed in auscultation of the chest; used as a diagnostic test bronchoplastic Relating to bronchoplasty bronchoplasty repair of a bronchus bronchopleural Relating to, or connecting the bronchus and the pleura bronchopleurocutaneous Relating to the bronchus, pleura and the skin. bronchopneumology An extension of pneumology to include the bronchi. bronchopneumonia A bacterial infection of the lungs, characteristically showing numerous small foci of infection. bronchopneumonial Of or pertaining to bronchopneumonia. bronchopneumonic Relating to, or caused by bronchopneumonia bronchopneumonitis inflammation of the bronchi and lungs bronchopneumopathy Any disease of the bronchi and the lungs bronchoprotection protection against bronchoconstriction bronchoprotective Conferring, or pertaining to, bronchoprotection. bronchoprovocation Deliberate provocation of the airways with a chemical agent, used in medical tests bronchoprovocational Relating to bronchoprovocation. bronchoprovocative Relating to bronchoprovocation bronchopulmonary Of or pertaining to both the bronchi and the lungs. bronchoreactivity The responsiveness of the bronchi to allergens, chemicals or inflammation bronchorelaxant That brings about bronchorelaxation bronchorelaxation relaxation (dilation) of the airways bronchorrhea The production of unusually large amounts of watery sputum by the body; it may result from bronchitis, asthma, poisoning, or various other disorders. bronchorrhoncus A bronchial tumor that may obstruct the flow of air. bronchoscope A form of endoscope for inspecting the bronchial tubes. bronchoscopic Of or pertaining to bronchoscopy. bronchoscopical Of or relating to bronchoscopy. bronchoscopically In a bronchoscopic way. bronchoscopist One who carries out bronchoscopy. bronchoscopy A technique for viewing the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope. bronchosecretion bronchial secretion bronchospasm difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles bronchospasmogenic That induces bronchospasm bronchospasmolytic Countering bronchospasm. bronchospastic Relating to, or causing, bronchospasm bronchospasticity The quality of being bronchospastic. bronchosphere A spherical organoid derived from basal cells of the respiratory tract bronchospirometer A device that measures airflow into each lung separately bronchospirometry The diagnostic use of a bronchospirometer bronchostenosis The abnormal contraction of a bronchus. bronchostenotic Relating to bronchostenosis. bronchostimulation stimulation of the bronchi bronchothermoplasty bronchial thermoplasty bronchotome An instrument for cutting into the bronchi. bronchotomy An incision into the windpipe or larynx. bronchotracheal Relating to the bronchi and the trachea bronchovascular Relating to the blood vessels that supply the bronchi bronchovasculature bronchial vasculature bronchovesicular Relating to the bronchus and vesicles. bronchovideoscope A videoscope used in bronchovideoscopy bronchovideoscopy videoscopy of the bronchi bronchus Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs. Bronckhorst A municipality of Gelderland, Netherlands. bronco A horse of western North America that is wild or not fully broken. broncobuster A person who breaks horses so that they can be ridden with a saddle. broncobusting The work of a broncobuster. brond A sword. bronde A hair colour intermediate between brown and blond. Brondesbury A suburban area in the borough of Brent, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ2484). Broner A surname. broness The fact or quality of being a bro. Bronfenbrenner A surname from Yiddish or German. Bronfenbrennerian Of or relating to Urie Bronfenbrenner (1917–2005), Russian-American psychologist. Bronfman A surname Brong A surname. brongniardite A lead-silver sulfantimonide with 26.2% silver, some of which is apparently diaphorite and some canfieldite. Bronington A village and community in Wrexham borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SJ4839). Bronk A surname. Bronkema A surname from West Frisian. Bronllys A village and community in Powys, Wales, historically in Breconshire (OS grid ref SO1435). Bronlyn A female given name originating as a coinage, of rare modern usage. Bronner A surname. bronopol A dopamine antagonist with prokinetic properties, widely used as an antiemetic. Bronowski A surname.