National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: July 2, 2026
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Preferred Name

Carina

Definitions
A ridge or ridge-like structure. In humans it usually refers to the trachea. The carina of trachea is part of the lowest tracheal cartilage which is placed between the orifices of the two bronchi.
Synonyms
Structure of carina of trachea (body structure)
tracheal carina
carina of trachea
carina tracheae
Carina, Tracheal
CARINA
Carina
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