upper airway English

Meaning upper airway meaning

What does upper airway mean?

upper airway noun

— (anatomy) The part of respiratory tract consisting of nose, oral cavity, pharynx.

— (anatomy) The part of respiratory tract consisting of nose, oral cavity, pharynx and epiglottis.

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

Synonyms upper airway synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as upper airway?

upper airway English » English

upper respiratory tract

station throat

pharynx

maw

gullet

fauces

Examples upper airway examples

How do I use upper airway in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Because it inflames upper-airway tissues, smoking often leads to obstructive sleep apnoea. Alcohol and sedatives can worsen apnoea as well; acting as muscle relaxants, they make the airway smaller.

Movie subtitles

No signs of either. Upper airway appears clear.