Trachea: meaning, definitions and examples
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trachea
[ ˈtreɪkiə ]
respiratory system
The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing air to pass through for respiration.
Synonyms
throat tube, windpipe
Examples of usage
- The trachea is lined with ciliated epithelium to help trap and remove foreign particles.
- Coughing is a reflex action that helps to clear any obstructions in the trachea.
- The trachea is supported by rings of cartilage to prevent collapse during breathing.
Translations
Translations of the word "trachea" in other languages:
🇵🇹 traqueia
🇮🇳 श्वासनली
🇩🇪 Luftröhre
🇮🇩 trakea
🇺🇦 трахея
🇵🇱 tchawica
🇯🇵 気管
🇫🇷 trachée
🇪🇸 tráquea
🇹🇷 trakea
🇰🇷 기관
🇸🇦 قصبة هوائية
🇨🇿 průdušnice
🇸🇰 priedušnica
🇨🇳 气管
🇸🇮 sapnik
🇮🇸 barkakýli
🇰🇿 кеңірдек
🇬🇪 ტრაქეა
🇦🇿 nəfəs borusu
🇲🇽 tráquea
Word origin
The word 'trachea' comes from the Late Latin 'trachea', which in turn comes from the Greek 'trakhia', meaning 'rough'. The term refers to the rough texture of the tracheal cartilage. The trachea has been recognized as a vital part of the respiratory system since ancient times, with early anatomists studying its structure and function.