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POSTERIOR NASAL APERTURE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Posterior Nasal Aperture.

Posterior Nasal Aperture - as a noun

Either one of the two posterior openings at the back of the nasal cavity leading to the nasopharynx

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choana11internal nostril

Example Sentences

"The posterior nasal aperture is also known as the choana."
"The posterior nasal aperture allows for the passage of air from the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx."
"A deviated septum can narrow the posterior nasal aperture, causing difficulty in breathing."
"The inflammation of the posterior nasal aperture can lead to nasal congestion and runny nose."
"In mammals, the posterior nasal aperture is located at the back of the nasal cavity."
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