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TRACHEA [21 records]

Record 1 2025-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
bifurcatio tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.008
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The site of division of the trachea into the right and left main bronchi.

OBS

tracheal bifurcation: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.008: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
bifurcatio tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.008
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La trachée est un conduit aérique souple, qui se divise après 10-12 cm au niveau de la bifurcation trachéale, en deux bronches principales gauche et droite [...]

OBS

bifurcation trachéale : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.008 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
bifurcatio tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.008
classification system code, see observation
DEF

División de la tráquea en los bronquios principales derecho e izquierdo en la zona de la carina, a la altura del borde superior de la quinta vértebra torácica y algo a la derecha de la línea media.

OBS

bifurcación traqueal: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.008: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2025-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
paries membranaceus trachealis
Latin
paries membranaceus tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.007
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The part of the tracheal wall posteriorly that is not reinforced by tracheal cartilages.

OBS

membranous wall of trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.007: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
paries membranaceus trachealis
Latin
paries membranaceus tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.007
classification system code, see observation
OBS

paroi membranacée de la trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.007 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
paries membranaceus trachealis
Latin
paries membranaceus tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.007
classification system code, see observation
OBS

pared membranosa de la tráquea: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.007: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 3 2021-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
tunica mucosa tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.010
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The inner mucous layer of the trachea.

OBS

tracheal mucosa; mucous membrane of trachea; mucosa of trachea: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.010: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
tunica mucosa tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.010
classification system code, see observation
OBS

tunique muqueuse de la trachée; muqueuse de la trachée : désignations dérivées de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.010 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
tunica mucosa tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.010
classification system code, see observation
OBS

mucosa de la tráquea; capa mucosa de la tráquea: designaciones derivadas de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.010: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 4 2021-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
pars thoracica tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.003
classification system code, see observation
OBS

thoracic part of trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pars thoracica tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.003
classification system code, see observation
OBS

partie thoracique de la trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.003 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
pars thoracica tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.003
classification system code, see observation
OBS

porción torácica de la tráquea: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.003: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 5 2021-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
ligamenta anularia tracheales
Latin, plural
ligamenta trachealia
Latin, plural
ligamenta anularia tracheae
Latin, plural
A06.3.01.006
classification system code, see observation
DEF

annular ligaments of trachea: The circular horizontal ligaments that join the tracheal cartilages together.

OBS

anular ligaments of trachea; annular ligaments of trachea; tracheal ligaments; ligamenta anularia tracheales; ligamenta trachealia; ligamenta anularia tracheae: designations rarely used in the singular.

OBS

anular ligaments of trachea; annular ligaments of trachea: designations derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.006: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ligamenta anularia tracheales
Latin, plural
ligamenta trachealia
Latin, plural
ligamenta anularia tracheae
Latin, plural
A06.3.01.006
classification system code, see observation
DEF

ligaments annulaires de la trachée : Lames fibro-élastiques comblant les espaces entre les cartilages trachéaux.

OBS

ligaments annulaires de la trachée : désignation inusitée au singulier.

OBS

ligaments annulaires de la trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.006 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
ligamenta anularia tracheales
Latin, plural
ligamenta trachealia
Latin, plural
ligamenta anularia tracheae
Latin, plural
A06.3.01.006
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ligamentos anulares de la tráquea: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.006: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 6 2021-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
pars cervicalis tracheae
Latin
pars colli tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.002
classification system code, see observation
OBS

cervical part of trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
pars cervicalis tracheae
Latin
pars colli tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Segment de la trachée qui fait suite au larynx et dont la limite inférieure est marquée par un plan horizontal passant par l'incisure jugulaire du sternum.

OBS

partie cervicale de la trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
pars cervicalis tracheae
Latin
pars colli tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.002
classification system code, see observation
OBS

porción cervical de la tráquea: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A06.3.01.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 7 2020-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
trachea
Latin
A06.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The trachea, extending from the larynx into the thorax, terminates inferiorly as it divides into right and left main bronchi. It transports air to and from the lungs, and its epithelium propels debris-laden mucus toward the pharynx for expulsion from the mouth. The trachea is a fibrocartilaginous tube, supported by incomplete cartilaginous tracheal rings, that occupies a median position in the neck ...

OBS

trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.001: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
trachea
Latin
A06.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La trachée prolonge le larynx jusque dans le thorax où elle se termine en se divisant en bronches principales droite et gauche. Elle achemine l'air des poumons et son épithélium assure la propulsion vers le pharynx des débris enrobés de mucus pour être expulsés par la bouche. La trachée est un tube fibro-cartilagineux, renforcé par des anneaux cartilagineux incomplets, les anneaux trachéaux; elle occupe le plan médian du cou [...]

OBS

trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.001 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
trachea
Latin
A06.3.01.001
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Parte del aparato respiratorio de los vertebrados aéreos comprendida entre la laringe y los bronquios.

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Record 8 2019-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory Tract
Universal entry(ies)
carina tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.009
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The ridge separating the openings of the right and left main bronchi at their junction with the trachea.

PHR

carina of trachea: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.009: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Voies respiratoires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
carina tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.009
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Crête médiane antéro-postérieure qui sépare, au niveau de la bifurcation trachéale, les orifices supérieurs des bronches souches droite et gauche.

OBS

carène de la trachée : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A06.3.01.009 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Vías respiratorias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
carina tracheae
Latin
A06.3.01.009
classification system code, see observation
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Record 9 2016-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • Respiratory Tract
  • Bronchi
Universal entry(ies)
A16.4
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A16.4: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Voies respiratoires
  • Bronches
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A16.4
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A16.4 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • Respiratory Tract
  • Bronchi
Universal entry(ies)
A15.5
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A15.5: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Voies respiratoires
  • Bronches
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A15.5
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A15.5 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

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Record 11 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Worms and Related Organisms
  • Veterinary Medicine
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Syngamus trachea, a small roundworm which infects the trachea of birds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vers et organismes apparentés
  • Médecine vétérinaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Syngamus trachea, strongle parasite de la trachée de l'oiseau. La maladie s'appelle syngamose ou maladie du baîllement.

Spanish

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Record 12 2009-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

There are many varieties of tracheal retractors or tracheal hooks, often bearing the name of their inventor: Bose tracheal hook; Hupp trachea retractor; Iterson tracheal hook; Jackson tracheal hook; Joseph tracheal retractor; Luer tracheal hook; Lukens tracheal hook; Rose tracheal hook; Schoenborn tracheal hook; etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental quirúrgico
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Record 13 2008-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

An instrument for dilating the track through the soft tissues of the neck, in cases of tracheostomy, prior to introducing the tracheostomy tube or, in emergency, if the tube is obstructed, to maintain the airway until another is introduced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 14 2008-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Trousseau's tracheal dilator", often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written form "Trousseau tracheal dilator" is also found.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
OBS

Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «dilatateur trachéal Trousseau» et non plus de «dilatateur trachéal de Trousseau».

Spanish

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Record 15 2008-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

Double ended trachea retractor and double ended thyroid gland retractor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 16 2008-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Laborde's tracheal dilator", often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written form "Laborde tracheal dilator" is also found.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
OBS

Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «dilatateur trachéal Laborde» et non plus de «dilatateur trachéal de Laborde». Contrairement à l'anglais, on ne retrouve pas en français deux graphies pour Laborde (Laborde et LaBorde).

Spanish

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Record 17 2008-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 18 2008-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

Used to lift the trachea for incision in tracheotomy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 19 2008-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 20 2000-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Martial Arts
OBS

Judo.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts martiaux

Spanish

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Record 21 1995-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory Tract
CONT

Airway obstruction can occur because of compression or displacement of the trachea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies respiratoires
CONT

En cas d'épanchement important on constate le déplacement de la trachée et du médiastin vers le côté opposé.

Spanish

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