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airway

[air-wey] / ˈɛərˌweɪ /
NOUN
air pipe
Synonyms


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"On September 11th, Mayor Giuliani ran toward the towers to help those in need, which later led to a diagnosis of restrictive airway disease," Goodman said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Louise recalls being told that Bow's airway was swollen - Bow was given a tracheostomy and then a further operation to help her breathe more easily.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The resulting tissue contained multiple cell types found in the human airway, including mucus producing cells and cells with cilia.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

Patients with asthma showed a median 56% reduction in fractional exhaled nitric oxide, indicating reduced airway inflammation.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Dr. Musoke tilted the patient’s head back to open the airway so that he could insert the laryngoscope.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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