| trachea |
Windpipe, the tube that carries air from the mouthand nose to the lungs
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| tracheoesophageal fistula |
An abnormal connection between the windpipe and upper digestive tract
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| tracheostomy |
Surgical creation of a hole into the windpipe for mechanical breathing
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| trachea |
Windpipe; the tube that runs from the throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx) down into the lungs.
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| tracheostomy |
A surgically-made incision through the front of the neck, into the windpipe, in order to create an artificial airway through which a tube can be placed. This can either be used to remove fluid, eg, mucus from the lungs, or to supply oxygen to them.
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