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nasal concha

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nasal concha has 1 sense
  1. nasal concha - one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
    --1 is a kind of
    turbinate bone, turbinate, turbinal; concha

Definitions from the Web

Nasal Concha

Definition:

A nasal concha refers to a bony structure found inside the nasal cavity that helps to increase the surface area and the airflow in the nasal passages. Also known as a turbinate, it helps to humidify, filter, and warm the inhaled air.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Any of the shell-shaped bones located on the sides of the nasal cavity.

Usages:

Popular:

In popular usage, nasal concha refers to one of the three pairs of curved bones found on each side of the nose, which play a crucial role in the respiratory system.

Local:

In local usage, nasal concha is often used in medical discussions or anatomy classes to describe the specific structures within the nasal cavity and their functions.

Sample Sentences:

  • The nasal concha helps to filter and moisten the air we breathe.
  • During the examination, the doctor noticed an abnormality in the patient's nasal concha.
  • Allergic reactions often cause swelling and congestion of the nasal concha.

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