nasal concha (Meaning)
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nasal concha (n)
one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
Synonyms & Antonyms of nasal concha
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nasal concha Sentence Examples
- The inferior nasal concha is the largest and most prominent of the three turbinates.
- The middle nasal concha is located between the superior and inferior nasal conchae.
- The superior nasal concha is the smallest of the three nasal conchae.
- The nasal conchae are lined with ciliated epithelium, which helps to move mucus and debris out of the sinuses.
- The nasal conchae also help to regulate the temperature and humidity of the air that enters the lungs.
- Hyperplasia of the nasal conchae can block the nasal passages and lead to difficulty breathing.
- Atrophy of the nasal conchae can cause dryness and crusting of the nasal mucosa.
- Surgery to remove or reduce the size of the nasal conchae is called turbinectomy.
- Nasal polyps are growths that can form on the nasal conchae.
- Nasal septal deviation can cause the nasal conchae to become blocked or displaced.
FAQs About the word nasal concha
one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The inferior nasal concha is the largest and most prominent of the three turbinates.
The middle nasal concha is located between the superior and inferior nasal conchae.
The superior nasal concha is the smallest of the three nasal conchae.
The nasal conchae are lined with ciliated epithelium, which helps to move mucus and debris out of the sinuses.
