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bronchial tree [′bräŋ·kē·əl ′trē] (anatomy) The arborization of the bronchi of the lung, considered as a structural and functional unit. 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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Endoscopy revealed that the mass was fixed to the right vocal fold and trachea; the esophagus and bronchial tree were uninvolved. It has been well documented that the pathophysiologic consequences include edema, or swelling, of the respiratory mucous membrane, which lead to alteration, degeneration, and death of the bronchial tree, inflammatory reaction, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Three-quarters of the youths also suffered centriacinar-region lung disease -- a condition characterized by chronic inflammation, and often structural aberations, in the smallest, terminal "twigs" of the bronchial tree. |
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