windpipe

/ˈwɪndpaɪp/
noun
  1. The tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the lungs; the trachea.
    • A piece of food got stuck in his windpipe, and he started coughing.
    • Smoking can damage the lining of the windpipe and cause breathing problems.
    • The doctor checked her windpipe to make sure it was clear after the accident.
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