Trachéale

Trachéale is a term derived from the Greek word "tracheia," meaning rough or windpipe. In anatomy, it refers to anything related to the trachea, also known as the windpipe. The trachea is a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Medical conditions affecting the trachea are often described using terms ending in "-trachéale." For example, a tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening into the trachea, typically to facilitate breathing or to bypass an obstruction. Tracheitis is inflammation of the trachea. Tracheomalacia is a condition where the trachea is abnormally soft and collapses, potentially causing breathing difficulties. The study of diseases of the trachea falls under the domain of pulmonology and otorhinolaryngology (ENT). Various diagnostic tools, such as bronchoscopy, can be used to examine the trachea directly.