respiratory tract
noun
plural respiratory tracts
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory system see lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract
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Pope Francis was diagnosed with a complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection that worsened before improving earlier last week.
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Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Because of their small size, these particles can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract, reaching the lungs and even entering the bloodstream, leading to health risks such as respiratory issues and cancer.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has sidelined Francis for the longest period of his 12-year papacy and raised questions about the future of his papacy.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Only a few can infect humans, causing illnesses ranging from mild respiratory tract infections to more severe conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Because of their small size, these particles can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract, reaching the lungs and even entering the bloodstream, leading to health risks such as respiratory issues and cancer.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has sidelined Francis for the longest period of his 12-year papacy and raised questions about the future of his papacy.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Only a few can infect humans, causing illnesses ranging from mild respiratory tract infections to more severe conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respiratory tract
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“Respiratory tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20tract. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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