Lingo

The Nose

20 Words

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nostril
1.
nost
ril
Noun

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

He breathed deeply through his nostrils to calm his nerves.

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septum
2.
sep
tum
Noun

(anatomy) a separating membrane between two cavities, such as that between the nostrils or heart chambers

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3.
turbinate
Noun

a bony structure inside the nasal cavity that helps filter, humidify, and regulate airflow

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sinus
4.
si
nus
Noun

an air-filled cavity, especially within the bones of the skull

He suffered from inflammation of the maxillary sinus.

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5.
frontal sinus
Noun

a hollow space within the frontal bone of the skull that is filled with air

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6.
ethmoidal sinus
Noun

a group of small, air-filled cavities located within the ethmoid bone of the skull

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7.
maxillary sinus
Noun

a paired cavity within the maxillary bone of the skull, responsible for producing mucus

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8.
sphenoid sinus
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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9.
na
sion
Noun

the anatomical point where the frontal bone and nasal bones meet on the human skull

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10.
rhi
nion
Noun

the most anterior point or tip of the nasal bridge

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bridge
11.
bridge
Noun

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

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12.
dorsum nasi
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
13.
a
pex
Noun

the point where the inferior and left borders of the heart meet, representing the tip of the left ventricle

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14.
nasal meatus
Noun

a narrow passageway within the nasal cavity that helps to warm, humidify, and filter the inhaled air

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15.
inferior meatus
Noun

a narrow passageway in the nasal cavity that aids in the drainage of the nasal passages

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16.
middle meatus
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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17.
sphenoethmoidal recess
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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18.
nasal cavity
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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19.
nasal ala
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
20.
na
sal
Adjective

(anatomy) connected with the nose

Nasal congestion is a common symptom of allergies or colds.

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