Eustachian tube
Noun

Eustachian tube (plural Eustachian tubes)

  1. (anatomy) 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.
    Synonyms: auditory tube, pharyngotympanic tube, salpinx
Translations
  • French: trompe d’Eustache, trompe auditive, tube auditif
  • German: Ohrtrompete
  • Italian: tuba di Eustachio
  • Portuguese: tubo de Eustáquio
  • Russian: евста́хиева труба́
  • Spanish: trompa de Eustaquio



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