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tracheae

/ˈtreɪkiːiː/ /ˈtreɪkiːˌaɪ/

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noun

Trachée

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

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's tracheae to ensure they were clear and unobstructed for breathing. "

Le médecin a examiné la trachée du patient pour s'assurer qu'elle était dégagée et non obstruée pour la respiration.

anatomy organ body physiology medicine biology

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noun

Vaisseau du xylème

Examples :

"The plant's tracheae transport water from the roots to the leaves. "

Les vaisseaux du xylème de la plante transportent l'eau des racines aux feuilles.

plant biology anatomy

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noun

Trachées

One of the cuticle-lined primary tubes in the respiratory system of an insect, which extend throughout its body.

Examples :

"The entomologist showed us a magnified diagram of a grasshopper, pointing out the intricate network of tracheae that carry oxygen throughout its body. "

L'entomologiste nous a montré un schéma agrandi d'une sauterelle, en soulignant le réseau complexe de trachées qui transportent l'oxygène dans tout son corps.

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