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lower respiratory tract

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Noun1.lower respiratory tract - the bronchi and lungs
lung - either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
respiratory tract, airway - the passages through which air enters and leaves the body
bronchial tube, bronchus - either of the two main branches of the trachea
bronchiole - any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli


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