windpipe

[US]/'wɪn(d)paɪp/
[UK]/ˈwɪndˌpaɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the main respiratory organ connecting the throat to the lungs, responsible for transporting air.

Example Sentences

He felt a sharp pain in his windpipe after swallowing a fish bone.

Doctors had to perform an emergency tracheotomy to open his windpipe.

She had trouble breathing due to a blockage in her windpipe.

A sudden coughing fit caused him to choke on his food, blocking his windpipe.

The doctor used a scope to examine the inside of the patient's windpipe.

Inhaling smoke can irritate the lining of the windpipe, causing coughing and discomfort.

The windpipe is a crucial part of the respiratory system, allowing air to pass into the lungs.

An obstruction in the windpipe can lead to serious breathing difficulties and even asphyxiation.

The firefighter used a breathing apparatus to protect his windpipe from smoke and fumes.

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