upper respiratory tract

• Terme médical désignant la partie des voies respiratoires comprenant le nez, les fosses nasales, la gorge (pharynx) et l'appareil vocal (larynx), qui constituent les principales voies d'entrée de l'air dans les poumons.

A medical term referring to the part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal passages, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx), which are the primary passages for air to enter the lungs.

1. Anatomical regionB2formal

   The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, pharynx, and larynx, responsible for filtering, warming, and moistening inhaled air.

   Voies respiratoires supérieures

   • Infections of the upper respiratory tract often cause a sore throat and runny nose.
   • The doctor examined her upper respiratory tract for signs of inflammation.
   • Common cold viruses primarily affect the upper respiratory tract.