respiratory tract
The passages, divided into an upper and a lower part, through which air enters and…The passages, divided into an upper and a lower part, through which air enters and leaves the body, including the mouth, nose and nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and conducting bronchioles, sometimes further including the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli.
Meaning
1 sensesThe passages, divided into an upper and a lower part, through which air enters and leaves the body, including the mouth, nose and nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and conducting bronchioles, sometimes further including the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveoli.
Atemwege
the passages through which air enters and leaves the body
Examples
3 sentencesThe glottis separates the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
Tom's chest is rattly because of a respiratory tract infection.
Protect the respiratory tract.
Translations
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Forms
plural: respiratory tracts| Singular | respiratory tract |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- the passages through which air enters and leaves the body:airway