tracheole

trəˈkiːɒl, ˈtrækiːɒl

Definitions

1. noun

A small airway or air sac, especially one in the lungs of an insect, often involved in the exchange of gases.

“The tracheoles of the insect provided it with a steady supply of oxygen.”

Synonyms

  • air sac
  • trachea

Antonyms

  • hypoxia