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airway 1. an air route, esp one that is fully equipped with emergency landing fields, navigational aids, etc. 2. a passage down which air travels from the nose or mouth to the lungs 3. Med a tubelike device inserted via the throat to keep open the airway of an unconscious patient airway [′er‚wā] (building construction) A passage for ventilation between thermal insulation and roof boards. (mining engineering) A passage for air in a mine. Also known as air course. (navigation) A designated route of passage for aircraft. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We found fibers on the surfaces of conducting airways and alveoli. Further, the complex trophic interrelationships between various cellular and acellular components of the conducting airway wall are established during this extended postnatal period (2). |
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