eustachian tube


eustachian tube

noun, often capitalized E

Definition of EUSTACHIAN TUBE

: a bony and cartilaginous tube connecting the middle ear with the nasopharynx and equalizing air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane—called also auditory tube, pharyngotympanic tube

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