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airways

/ˈɛərweɪz/

Meanings
noun
The trachea.

Examples :

"The doctor checked the patient's airways to make sure he could breathe properly. "
anatomy organ body physiology medicine

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration designated

designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration aeroplanes

aeroplanes noun

/ˈeə.ɹə.pleɪnz/

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

"Many aeroplanes take off and land at the airport every day. "

Illustration navigation

navigation noun

/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship or (colloquially) road vehicle.

"The navigation app on my phone helped me find the quickest route to my grandmother's house. "

Illustration flight

flight noun

/flaɪt/

The act of flying.

"Most birds are capable of flight."

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration traveling

traveling verb

/ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is traveling to Europe next summer for a vacation. "

Illustration checked

checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

Illustration trachea

trachea noun

/tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/

A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi; the windpipe.

"The doctor inserted a tube into the patient's trachea to help them breathe. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration breathe

breathe verb

/bɹiːð/ /bɹið/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"Before the big presentation, Sarah took a deep breath and felt more calm. "