trachea

Meanings

• noun

  A tube-shaped structure in the human body that extends from the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs, carrying air from the mouth and nose to the lungs.

  - "The trachea is a vital part of the respiratory system."
  - "Damage to the trachea can lead to breathing difficulties."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

windpipe , vessel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trachea
Achaea , Breathless , Crepeau , Deceive ya , Heave ho , Leah , Nevaeh , Reveille , Seize ya , Treachery , Weigh ya

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Homophones

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1. Trachya (Greek) : A district of ancient Thessaly
   

2. Trachy () : Rough or hard in texture
   

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Variants

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trachea , tracheae , tracheal , tracheas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tracheia' meaning 'relating to the neck'.

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Trivia

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1. The trachea is about 10 cm long in adults.

2. The trachea is lined with ciliated cells that help to move mucus and debris towards the mouth.

3. Damage to the trachea can lead to a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure to create an artificial airway.

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Related Concepts

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1. Larynx: The trachea is a part of the larynx, which is the organ responsible for voice production.

2. Bronchi: The trachea branches into two bronchi, which carry air to the left and right lungs.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the trachea was believed to be the seat of the soul and was associated with the god Apollo, who was believed to be the protector of the throat and voice.

How to Memorize "trachea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, tube-like structure extending from the neck to the lungs. Visualize air moving through this tube during inhalation and exhalation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the trachea with the respiratory system and the process of breathing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Tubes to Lungs' to help remember the function of the trachea.

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