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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  

More:
Respiratory Tract

Source & ©: California State Polytechnic University, Student Health Services. Sorry, no weblink available

Related words:

Cardiopulmonary - Larynx - Lung function - Pharynx

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14-2-2008