Eustachian tube
In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity…In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
Meaning
1 sensesIn humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
Ohrtrompete
евста́хиева труба́jevstáxijeva trubá
євста́хієва трубаjevstáxijeva truba
either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum
Translations
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Origin
Named after Italian scientist Bartolomeo Eustachi.Named after Italian scientist Bartolomeo Eustachi.
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Forms
plural: Eustachian tubes| Singular | Eustachian tube |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum:auditory tube
See also
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