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upper respiratory tract

/ˈʌpər rɪˈspɪrətɔːri trækt/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa a parte do sistema respiratório que inclui o nariz, as cavidades nasais, a faringe e a laringe, principais vias de passagem do ar para os pulmões.

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/ˈʌpər rɪˈspɪrətɔːri trækt/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa a parte do sistema respiratório que inclui o nariz, as cavidades nasais, a faringe e a laringe, principais vias de passagem do ar para os pulmões.

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.

    ptVias aéreas superiores

    • 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.