BRONCHOVESICULAR Meaning and
Definition
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Bronchovesicular is an adjective used in medicine to describe certain sounds or findings related to the respiratory system. The term is derived from the combination of two words: broncho, which refers to the bronchi (the main air passages in the lungs), and vesicular, which pertains to the vesicles, or tiny air sacs, found within the lungs. When used in its dictionary sense, bronchovesicular refers specifically to sounds heard upon auscultation (listening with a stethoscope) of the chest.
The bronchovesicular sounds are typically described as a combination of bronchial and vesicular sounds. These sounds can be heard during breathing and are characterized by an intermediate pitch and intensity. They have a softer, longer duration than the more high-pitched and harsh bronchial sounds, but are also more distinct and prominent compared to the low-pitched, gentler vesicular sounds. Bronchovesicular sounds are typically heard over certain areas of the chest where the main bronchi and their branches are located, such as between the scapulae (shoulder blades), along the sternum (breastbone), or in the upper back.
In medical practice, the detection of bronchovesicular sounds can provide information about the condition of the lungs, such as proper airflow or potential abnormalities. Abnormal bronchovesicular sounds may indicate lung diseases or conditions such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or bronchitis.
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Relating to the bronchial tubes and air-vesicles in the lungs.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for BRONCHOVESICULAR
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Etymology of BRONCHOVESICULAR
The word "bronchovesicular" is formed by combining two roots: "broncho-" and "-vesicular".
The root "broncho-" comes from the Greek word "bronkhos", meaning "windpipe" or "airway". It is derived from "bronchos", which translates to "throat" or "gullet". This root has been used in medical terminology to refer to various aspects of the respiratory system.
The suffix "-vesicular" is formed by adding the "-ular" suffix to the root "vesic-" derived from the Latin word "vesica", meaning "bladder" or "bag". In medical terminology, "-vesicular" is typically used to describe a structure or sound resembling or related to a small bag or bladder-like structure.
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