airway
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɛəweɪ/
Definition
The passage through which air enters and leaves the lungs.
Examples
The emergency team inserted a tube to keep the patient's airway open.
An obstruction in the upper airway can cause severe breathing difficulties.
The doctor performed a procedure to clear the blocked airway.
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