auditory canal
Definition
Noun: - The passage in the outer ear that leads from the auricle (pinna) to the eardrum (tympanic membrane): It is the tube-like structure through which sound waves travel to reach the middle ear.
Usage
The term "auditory canal" is used in anatomical and medical contexts to describe a specific part of the ear's structure. It is a formal and precise term. - The doctor examined the patient's auditory canal for any signs of infection or blockage. - Earwax is produced in the auditory canal to protect it.
Advanced Usage
- "External auditory canal": This is a more precise full term, specifying it as the outer passage, as opposed to internal ear structures.
- The infection was localized in the external auditory canal.
Variants and Related Words
- External auditory meatus: A synonymous clinical/anatomical term for the auditory canal.
- Ear canal: A common, less formal synonym for the auditory canal.
Synonyms
- Ear canal
- External auditory meatus
- Acoustic meatus
Related Phrases
- Auditory system: The broader sensory system for hearing, which includes the auditory canal.
- Tympanic membrane: The eardrum, which is located at the inner end of the auditory canal.
Noun
-
either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "auditory canal"
