lower airway
The 'lower airway' is a crucial part of the respiratory system, responsible for conducting air to the lungs and facilitating gas exchange.
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Definition
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(technical, anatomy)The section of the respiratory system starting at the trachea and ending at the alveoli, including the bronchi and bronchioles.
Example
- Infections in the lower airway can lead to serious conditions like pneumonia.
- Doctors examined the patient's lower airway to diagnose the cause of his persistent cough.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lower airway":
upper airwayupper respiratory tractair sacair ventair shedair levelair cellair hole