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Ear-canal definition

The narrow, tubelike passage through which sound enters the ear.
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The narrow, tubelike passage through which sound enters the ear; the external auditory canal.
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(anatomy) The tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum through which sound enters.
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Noun

Singular:
ear-canal
Plural:
ear-canals

Ear-canal Sentence Examples

  • Sound waves enter the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate.

  • The inner ear canal should not be too heavily coated.

  • If it has been, a probe covered with soft cotton wool is used to gently dry out the ear canal.

  • Hearing aids push earwax further back into the ear canal therefore it accumulates and creates a wax plug.

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