Auditory Meatus (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Wax buildup in the auditory meatus can cause temporary hearing loss or discomfort.
- The doctor carefully examined the auditory meatus to check for infections or abnormalities.
- The function of the auditory meatus is to direct sound waves toward the eardrum.
- A narrow auditory meatus may put an individual at risk for hearing problems.
- The canal known as the auditory meatus is approximately 2.5 cm in length in the average adult.