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airway

[air-wey] / ˈɛərˌweɪ /
NOUN
air pipe
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The condition has been linked to inflammation in the lungs that narrows the airways and makes breathing difficult.

From Science Daily

This setup encouraged the cells to mature into a structure that closely resembles the lining of the nasal passages and lung airways.

From Science Daily

Last year, three of Starship’s five launches exploded at unexpected points on their flight paths, twice raining flaming debris over congested commercial airways and disrupting flights.

From Salon

He is now losing power in his arms and is due to have a tracheostomy - an artificial airway - fitted in his throat this month to help his breathing.

From BBC

At 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, Natalie's airway closed significantly and she needed emergency surgery to allow her to breathe properly.

From BBC