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bronchus: see lungs lungs, elastic organs used for breathing in vertebrate animals, excluding most fish, which use gills , and a few amphibian species that respire through the skin. The word is sometimes applied to the respiratory apparatus of lower animals. ..... Click the link for more information. . bronchus either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls bronchus [′bräŋ·kəs] (anatomy) Either of the two primary branches of the trachea or any of the bronchi's pulmonary branches having cartilage in their walls. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Thyme enhances the action of the cilia in the bronchi and directly acts on the bronchial mucosa. The smallest particles will travel beyond the bronchi and deposit, ultimately, in the blood stream and be carried to the rest of the body. Accordingly, it will contribute to the early diagnosis of lung cancer and precancerous lesions in the bronchi. |
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