trachea
ˈtreɪkiə
tracheaetracheæ
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Definition of trachea - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
medicalTECH.tube connecting the larynx to the bronchiTECH.
  • The trachea is vital for breathing.
airway windpipe
2.
entomologyTECH.primary tubes in an insect's respiratory systemTECH.
  • Insects breathe through the trachea.
airway windpipe
3.
plantDatedxylem vessel in plantsDated
  • Water moves through the trachea in the plant.
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Origin of trachea

Greek, trachys (rough)

Terms with trachea included in their meaning

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human anatomy
the trachea or windpipe in the body
choking
situation where food enters the trachea causing coughing
medical
part of the respiratory tract from trachea to alveoli
breathing anatomy
portion from nose through throat to trachea in airway system
medical
either of the two main branches of the trachea
medical
part of the respiratory system including the trachea, bronchi, and lungs
medical
surgical procedure to create an opening in the trachea
respiratory system
either of two main airways from the trachea to lungs

Examples of trachea in a sentence

  • Injuries to the trachea can be life-threatening.
  • The trachea allows insects to efficiently exchange gases.
  • Damage to the trachea can impair an insect's breathing.
  • Nutrients are transported through the trachea to the leaves.
  • The trachea plays a crucial role in plant hydration.

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  1. French:trachée, trachéide, ...
  2. German:Luftröhre, Tracheen, ...
  3. Italian:trachea, vaso, ...
  4. Spanish:tráquea, tubo traqueal, ...
  5. Portuguese:traqueia, tubo respiratório, ...
  6. Chinese:气管, 昆虫气管, ...
  7. Japanese:気管, 気管系, ...
  8. Arabic:القَصَبَة الهَوائِيَّة, رُغامى, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָנֶה, טְרָכֵיאָה, ...
  10. Russian:трахея, трахеи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трахея, дихальна трубка, ...
  12. Hindi:श्वासनली, जाइलम वाहिका, ...

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