Illustration of respiratory system
![Illustration of respiratory system](https://merriam-webster.com/assets/mw/static/art/dict/respirat.gif)
- 1 nostril
- 2 nose
- 3 nasal cavity
- 4 nasopharynx
- 5 oropharynx
- 6 larynx
- 7 trachea
- 8 bronchus
- 9 lung
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1811, in the meaning defined above
“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
respiratory system
nounrespiratory system
nounBritannica English: Translation of respiratory system for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about respiratory system
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