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bronchiole any of the smallest bronchial tubes, usually ending in alveoli bronchiole [′bräŋ·kē‚ōl] (anatomy) A small, thin-walled branch of a bronchus, usually terminating in alveoli. 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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The collapse of the very smallest bronchia tubes corresponds to the severe symptoms of asthma, he notes. There is a potential risk of aspirating small amounts of the petroleum into the sinus cavities, bronchia, or lung tissue. |
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