nasal cavity (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪzəl ˈkævɪti/
Definition
A nasal cavity is a large air-filled space behind the nose that filters, warms, and humidifies the air we breathe. It is an important part of the respiratory system and plays a crucial role in our sense of smell.
Examples
The nasal cavity is lined with mucous membranes that help to trap dust and other particles.
Inflammation of the nasal cavity can cause symptoms such as congestion and sinus pressure.
The nasal cavity is connected to the throat by a passage called the nasopharynx.
How to Use nasal cavity
- nasal cavity infection (noun phrase)
- an infection that occurs in the nasal cavity — "The patient was diagnosed with a nasal cavity infection and was prescribed antibiotics."
- nasal cavity surgery (noun phrase)
- a surgical procedure that involves the nasal cavity — "The doctor performed nasal cavity surgery to remove a tumor from the patient's nose."
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