auditory canal
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɔːdɪtəri kəˈnæl
Definition
The tube-like passage that connects the outer ear to the eardrum.
Examples
Sound waves travel through the auditory canal to reach the middle ear.
An infection in the auditory canal can cause significant pain and temporary hearing loss.
The shape of the auditory canal helps to amplify certain frequencies of sound.
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