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nounmembranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
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nounone of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnidstype of:part of:
Definition that contains trachea
- stigma an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
- larynx a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
- stridor a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx
- tracheotomy a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
- bronchus either of the two main branches of the trachea
- mediastinum the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus
- tracheal relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea
- tracheostomy a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
- heimlich manoeuvere an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea
- tracheitis inflammation of the trachea