trachea

Definitions

General Science

• noun the tube through which air travels from the throat to the lungs
• noun a tube used for breathing air by insects and other invertebrates

Medical

• noun the main air passage which runs from the larynx to the lungs, where it divides into the two main bronchi. It is about 10 cm long, and is formed of rings of cartilage and connective tissue.

Nearby Definitions of “trachea”

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Contexts for “trachea”

3 definitions in context
• General Science
• Medical