bronchial tree UK /ˈbɹɒŋ.kiː.əl ˈtɹiː/US /ˈbɹɑŋ.ki.əl ˈtɹi/ noun1 •The bronchi together with their branches.If we consider the structure of the bronchial tree, we shall perceive that natural breathing tends to prevent the accumulation of matters in its tubes, in spite of gravitation. — 1840 formsbronchial treen · bronchial trees