Trachea
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trachea is a noun meaning (anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.
Meaning
(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.
More Meanings
- (botany, dated) The xylem vessel.
- (entomology) One of the cuticle-lined primary tubes in the respiratory system of an insect, which extend throughout its body.
Word Forms
- tracheae
- tracheas
Synonyms for trachea
Depending on context, synonyms include vessel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include airway, larynx, something, aeroduct, trache, trachealis.
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