Upper-respiratory-tract Definition

noun

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

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

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Other Word Forms of Upper-respiratory-tract

Noun

Singular:
upper-respiratory-tract
Plural:
upper respiratory tracts

Upper-respiratory-tract Sentence Examples

  • Medical therapy Upper respiratory tract infections, eg acute laryngitis, are commonly caused by viral infections.

  • These fumes may cause occupational asthma and can also irritate the upper respiratory tract and eyes.

  • About 80 percent of these infections are acquired during the birth process itself; the virus enters the infant through its eyes, skin, mouth, and upper respiratory tract.

  • Adenoviruses are small infectious agents that cause upper respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis, and other infections in humans.

  • Adenovirus-A type of virus that can cause upper respiratory tract infections.

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