auditory canal

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: ear canal, external auditory meatus

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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.

Synonyms of auditory canal

Words with a similar meaning to auditory canal:

ear canal
external auditory meatus

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