Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Anatomy) A structure that resembles a shell in shape: In anatomy, "concha" refers to any of several shell-shaped structures, most commonly the curved plates of bone within the nasal cavity or the hollow of the outer ear.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The inferior nasal concha helps to warm and humidify inhaled air.
  • The surgeon examined the patient's concha for signs of infection.

Advanced Usage

• "Turbinate" as a synonym: In medical terminology, the nasal conchae are also called nasal turbinates.
  • The middle turbinate (or concha) is often involved in sinus drainage issues.

Variants and Related Words

• Conchal (adj): Pertaining to a concha.
  • The conchal cartilage gives shape to the ear.
• Nasal concha (n phrase): The specific bony structures inside the nose.
• Auricular concha (n phrase): The bowl-shaped hollow of the outer ear.

Synonyms

• Turbinate (n, in anatomy): A shell-shaped structure, especially in the nose.
• Shell (n, in a general, non-anatomical sense for shape comparison).

Related Phrases

• Concha bullosa: A specific medical condition where a nasal concha is filled with air.
  • A CT scan revealed a concha bullosa in his left nasal cavity.

Noun

1. (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape