Tracheal

//ˈtɹeɪ.ki.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the trachea. not-comparable, relational

    "When an allergic reaction caused Jack's throat to swell, the paramedics inserted a tracheal tube so that he could breathe."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea wordnet

Example

More examples

"The caterpillars were so transparent that under a low magnifying power the nervous, tracheal, and alimentary systems could be beautifully seen."

Etymology

From trachea + -al.

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