upper respiratory tract

English

Noun

upper respiratory tract (plural upper respiratory tracts)

(anatomy) The part of the respiratory tract consisting of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.
(anatomy) The part of the respiratory tract consisting of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and trachea.

Antonyms

lower respiratory tract

Translations

part of respiratory tract

Chinese:
Mandarin: 上呼吸道 (shànghūxīdào)
Czech: horní cesty dýchací f pl

Finnish: ylähengitystiet (fi) pl
Russian: please add this translation if you can
Spanish: vías aéreas superiores f pl

See also

upper airway

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