upper respiratory tract

Noun

(anatomy) The part of the respiratory tract consisting of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.

Japanese Meaning

上気道: 鼻、口腔、咽頭、喉頭からなる呼吸器系の上部

A common cold often causes inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, leading to a runny nose and sore throat.

風邪はしばしば上気道（鼻、口腔、咽頭、喉頭）の炎症を引き起こし、鼻水や喉の痛みを招きます。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) The part of the respiratory tract consisting of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.

Sense（2）

(anatomy) The part of the respiratory tract consisting of the nose, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and trachea.

upper respiratory tracts

（ plural ）