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Naris (Noun)

Meaning

Any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The nostrils, also known as nares, are the external openings of the nasal cavity and serve as the primary passage for airflow.
  • In adult humans, the nares are two symmetrical openings that lead to the nasal cavities.
  • During breathing, air enters through the nares and passes through the nasal cavity to warm and humidify it.
  • Anatomically, the nares are situated at the base of the nasal pyramid and form the entrance to the nasal cavity.
  • Each naris contains nasal hairs that help filter the air we breathe.

Hypernyms

  • Opening
  • Porta

Hyponyms

  • Anterior Naris

Related Words

  • Narial (adjective)
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