tracheary

/trəˈkiːəri/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being tracheal or relating to the trachea; the condition of having or being characterized by a trachea.

“The surgeon noted the tracheary of the patient’s airway during the operation.”

2. noun

A quality of being or relating to the windpipe; a characteristic of the trachea.

“The tracheary of the newborn’s airway was a concern for the pediatrician.”

Synonyms

  • tracheal
  • windpipe

Antonyms

  • bronchial