ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Respiratory tract
Similar term(s): respiratory system.
Definition:
The organs that are involved in breathing.
These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Also
known as the respiratory system.
Source & ©: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Glossary
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