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Definition of Respiratory tract
1. Noun. The passages through which air enters and leaves the body.
Exact synonyms: Airway
Group relationships: Respiratory System, Systema Respiratorium
Specialized synonyms: Lower Respiratory Tract, Upper Respiratory Tract
Generic synonyms: Tract
Group relationships: Respiratory System, Systema Respiratorium
Specialized synonyms: Lower Respiratory Tract, Upper Respiratory Tract
Generic synonyms: Tract
Definition of Respiratory tract
1. Noun. (anatomy) The passages through which air enters and leaves the body, including the nose and nasal passages, the pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchi and alveoli. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Respiratory tract
1. The air passages from the nose to the pulmonary alveoli, through the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi. (05 Mar 2000)