terminal bronchiole

bronchioli terminalis

A bronchiole that is part of a secondary pulmonary lobule and the last conducting structure of a non-respiratory bronchiole; after this point, the airways have alveoli in their walls.

Type Organ
Parent Structure bronchiole
Latin Name bronchioli terminalis
FMA ID 7411

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terminal bronchiole?
A bronchiole that is part of a secondary pulmonary lobule and the last conducting structure of a non-respiratory bronchiole; after this point, the airways have alveoli in their walls.
What is the Latin name for the terminal bronchiole?
The Latin name for the terminal bronchiole is bronchioli terminalis.

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