eustachian tube

Noun

Meaning

either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

auditory tube French horn auricle syrinx cochlea auditory nerve ear canal auditory canal inner ear anatomy cochlear anatomy basilar membrane auditory system ear drum pharyngotympanic tube deepest part of the ear

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Hypernyms

salpinx

Examples

To me, nature always appears more unbalanced than Gary Busey with a clogged Eustachian tube. Dennis Miller

When there is not enough fresh air ventilating the middle ear, such as when the Eustachian tube is clogged or blocked, the area becomes damp, stagnant, and warm, a perfect breeding ground for germs. Source: Internet

The auditory tube (also known as the Eustachian tube or the pharyngotympanic tube) joins the tympanic cavity with the nasal cavity ( nasopharynx ), allowing pressure to equalize between the middle ear and throat. Source: Internet

In fact, a blocked sneeze could force mucus up into the Eustachian tube, and if that mucus is infected, it could set up camp in the middle ear and cause a raging ear infection. Source: Internet

I am 64 years old and my left eustachian tube has been blocked for the past 20 years. Source: Internet

I thought it was a swelling but the doctor said it was my eustachian tube. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

eustachian eustachian canal Eustachian catheter Eustachian tube dysfunction Eustachian valve Eustachio