Upper-airway Definition

noun

(anatomy) The part of respiratory tract consisting of nose, oral cavity, pharynx.

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(anatomy) The part of respiratory tract consisting of nose, oral cavity, pharynx and epiglottis.

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(anatomy) The part of respiratory tract consisting of nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.

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Other Word Forms of Upper-airway

Noun

Singular:
upper-airway
Plural:
upper airways

Upper-airway Sentence Examples

  • He received atropine 500 mcg premedication and then topical local anesthesia to the mucosa of his upper airway.

  • The center has approximately 30 staff members who are trained to help people seeking help for snoring due to sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome.

  • This surgery leaves the uvula intact, while still reducing excess tissues in the upper airway to improve OSA symptoms.

  • When the valve is opened at night, air flows directly into the trachea, bypassing any blockages in the upper airway.

  • The interventions include oral devices and surgery in the upper airway passage used for the treatment of sleep disorders.

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