Tracheal

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Tracheal

Tracheal (/trəˈkiːəl/), derived from the Greek word tracheia, refers to anything related to the trachea, the large airway that leads from the larynx (the voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs.

Etymology

The term tracheal is derived from the Greek word tracheia, which means "rough". This is in reference to the rough, cartilaginous wall of the trachea.

Anatomy

The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air. It is lined with ciliated cells and mucus-producing goblet cells, which work together to filter, warm, and moisten the air we breathe. The trachea is surrounded by 16-20 C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage that provide structure and prevent the trachea from collapsing.

Related Terms

  • Tracheitis: Inflammation of the trachea.
  • Tracheostomy: A surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck for direct access to the trachea.
  • Tracheotomy: A surgical procedure to create an opening into the trachea through the neck to allow the passage of air.
  • Tracheal stenosis: A narrowing of the trachea that can cause breathing difficulties.
  • Tracheal intubation: The placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit through which to administer certain drugs.

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