👉 Tracheid is a term used in medicine, specifically in the field of otolaryngology. It refers to a group of structures within the trachea (windpipe) that are responsible for producing and receiving sound. These include the larynx, which contains the vocal cords, and the tonsils, which produce mucus and help to protect the larynx from damage. The tracheal tubes, also known as tracheas, carry blood and other fluids to and