Bronchopulmonalen

Bronchopulmonalen is a German term that translates to bronchopulmonary in English. It is an adjective used to describe anything related to the bronchi and the lungs. This term is commonly found in medical contexts, particularly when discussing conditions or anatomical structures that affect both the airways (bronchi) and the lung tissue itself (pulmonary parenchyma).

For example, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung condition that affects newborns, particularly premature infants, who have been treated with mechanical ventilation and oxygen. It involves damage to the developing lungs, affecting both the small airways and the air sacs (alveoli). Another example is bronchopulmonary segments, which are anatomical divisions of the lungs. Each bronchopulmonary segment is a distinct lobe of the lung supplied by its own bronchus and pulmonary artery branch, and drained by its own pulmonary vein. Understanding these segments is important in diagnosing and treating localized lung diseases. The term bronchopulmonary is thus a concise way to encompass conditions or features that span both the bronchial tree and the deeper lung structures.