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nostril
/ˈnɑstɹɪɫ/
noun
either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through
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septum
/sˈɛptəm/
noun
(anatomy) a separating membrane between two cavities, such as that between the nostrils or heart chambers
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turbinate
/tˈɜːbᵻnˌeɪt/
noun
a bony structure inside the nasal cavity that helps filter, humidify, and regulate airflow
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sinus
/ˈsaɪnəs/
noun
(anatomy) any hollow tract in the bones of the face or the skull that is connected to the nasal cavities
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frontal sinus
/fɹˈʌntəl sˈaɪnəs/
noun
a hollow space within the frontal bone of the skull that is filled with air
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ethmoidal sinus
/ˈɛθmɔɪdəl sˈaɪnəs/
noun
a group of small, air-filled cavities located within the ethmoid bone of the skull
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maxillary sinus
/mˈæksɪlɚɹi sˈaɪnəs/
noun
a paired cavity within the maxillary bone of the skull, responsible for producing mucus
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sphenoid sinus
/sfˈɛnɔɪd sˈaɪnəs/
noun
an air-filled cavity in the skull that plays a role in the respiratory system and is located within the sphenoid bone
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nasion
/nˈeɪʒən/
noun
the anatomical point where the frontal bone and nasal bones meet on the human skull
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rhinion
/ɹˈaɪniən/
noun
the most anterior point or tip of the nasal bridge
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bridge
/ˈbɹɪdʒ/
noun
the bony part at the top of the nose
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dorsum nasi
/dˈoːɹsəm nˈæsi/
noun
the upper part of the nose, specifically the bony and cartilaginous area that forms the bridge of the nose
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apex
/ˈeɪˌpɛks/
noun
the pointed or rounded end of the nose that is located at the frontmost part of the nasal structure
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nasal meatus
/nˈeɪzəl mˈiːɾəs/
noun
a narrow passageway within the nasal cavity that helps to warm, humidify, and filter the inhaled air
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inferior meatus
/ɪnfˈiəɹɪɚ mˈiːɾəs/
noun
a narrow passageway in the nasal cavity that aids in the drainage of the nasal passages
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middle meatus
/mˈɪdəl mˈiːɾəs/
noun
a part of the nasal cavity that helps with drainage and airflow in the nasal passages, located between the inferior and superior meatuses
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sphenoethmoidal recess
/sfˈɛnoʊθmˌɔɪdəl ɹˈiːsɛs/
noun
a small area in the nasal cavity where the sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses meet and play a role in drainage and ventilation
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nasal cavity
/nˈeɪzəl kˈævɪɾi/
noun
a hollow space in the nose that serves as a passage for air, helps filter and humidify inhaled air, and houses the sense of smell
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nasal ala
/nˈeɪzəl ɐlˈæ/
noun
the outer, fleshy part of the nostril that helps regulate airflow and contributes to the shape of the nose
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nasal
/ˈneɪzəɫ/
noun
a bony structure with an elongated rectangular shape that constitutes the nasal bridge
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