umio

How to say it

Meaning

the throat or gullet (anat.), through which food and air pass.

Good to know

anat; throat, larynx; rare esophagus, trachea

Examples

• Alishikwa na maumivu ya umio.He was struck by pain in his throat.
• Chembe ya samaki iliganda kwenye umio wake.A fish bone got stuck in his throat.
• Je, umio wako unauma bado?Does your throat still hurt?
• Daktari alichunguza umio wa mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's throat.

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