trachea
Anatomy, Zoology. the tube in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates extending from the larynx to the bronchi, serving as the principal passage for conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.
(in insects and other arthropods) one of the air-conveying tubes of the respiratory system.
Botany. vessel (def. 5).
Origin of trachea
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British Dictionary definitions for trachea
/ (trəˈkiːə) /
anatomy zoology the membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi: Nontechnical name: windpipe
any of the tubes in insects and related animals that convey air from the spiracles to the tissues
botany another name for vessel (def. 5), tracheid
Origin of trachea
1Derived forms of trachea
- tracheal or tracheate, adjective
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Scientific definitions for trachea
[ trā′kē-ə ]
The tube in vertebrate animals that leads from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and carries air to the lungs. In mammals the trachea is strengthened by rings of cartilage. Also called windpipe
Any of the tiny tubes originating from the spiracles of many terrestrial arthropods and forming a branching network that brings air directly to body cells.
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Cultural definitions for trachea
[ (tray-kee-uh) ]
The tube connecting the mouth to the bronchial tubes that carries air to the lungs; the windpipe.
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