windpipe (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈwɪndˌpaɪp]
Definition
The tube that connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
Examples
The doctor listened to the patient's breathing through their windpipe.
A piece of food got lodged in his windpipe, causing him to cough violently.
The windpipe is a crucial part of the respiratory system.
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