Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cartilaginous Tube.
Cartilaginous Tube - as a noun
A duct with cartilaginous walls
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
canalchannelductepithelial ductHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi."
"During breathing, air travels through the cartilaginous tube of the trachea."
"The esophagus is a muscular and cartilaginous tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach."
"The cartilaginous tube of the bronchus allows air to pass into the lungs."
"Fish have a cartilaginous tube called the notochord, which acts as a precursor to the spine."
