What is another word for trachea?

Pronunciation: [tɹɐkˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Trachea is a medical term used to refer to the windpipe or the respiratory tube that allows air to enter the lungs. However, there are numerous synonyms for the word trachea, including air tube, breathing tube, windpipe, respiratory tract, bronchus, and pulmonary duct. These terms may be used interchangeably in medical contexts, and they all refer to the structures that allow for proper breathing and oxygenation of the body. Understanding the various synonyms for trachea is essential for effective communication between medical professionals and patients. It also helps to ensure that everyone understands which specific part of the respiratory system is being referenced.

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What are the hypernyms for Trachea?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Trachea?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Trachea?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Trachea?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for trachea (as nouns)

Usage examples for Trachea

Aristotle speaks of the lung as a single organ, sub-divided, but having a common outlet-the trachea.
"Fathers of Biology"
Charles McRae
The alterations may extend to the nasal cavities, the larynx, the trachea, the lung, the esophagus, the intestines, and to the hoof.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Often the operation has to be performed in great haste without the proper instruments and under great disadvantages, the operator having to cut down quickly, open the trachea and spread the parts, using some instrument improvised by him at the time.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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