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Noun: bronchiole  'bróng-kee,ówl
  1. Any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli

Derived forms: bronchioles

Type of: canal, channel, duct, epithelial duct

Part of: lower respiratory tract

Encyclopedia: Bronchiole