Definition

Noun: - Either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose: This term refers specifically to the nostrils, the paired openings on the exterior of the nose that allow air to enter and exit the nasal passages.

Usage

• The term "anterior naris" is a formal, anatomical term. It is primarily used in medical, biological, and scientific contexts.
• In everyday language, the common word "nostril" is used instead.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor examined the patient's anterior naris for any signs of obstruction.
  • Air enters the respiratory system through the anterior nares.

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is "anterior nares" (pronounced /ˈneɪ.riːz/).
• The term distinguishes the external openings from the internal openings at the back of the nasal cavity, which are called the "posterior nares" or choanae.

Variants and Related Words

• Nostril (n): The common, non-technical term for the anterior naris.
• Naris (n): The singular form of "nares," a general term for an opening into the nasal cavity.
• Posterior naris (n): The internal opening of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx.

Synonyms

• Nostril: The most common synonym.
• External naris: A less common but equivalent technical term.

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly technical anatomical term.

Noun

1. either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose