Definition of ear canal
: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane
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These new earplugs use an acoustic channel that imitates the function of your ear canal and a filter that reduces sound by 20 decibels.
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For a student with an earache, say, the technician can first assess the eardrum in person, take video and photos of the ear canal, and connect the student to a doctor for a real-time consultation.
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Pseudomonas, transmitted when skin comes in contact with contaminated water, may lead to rashes near the ear canal and otitis externa (or swimmer’s ear).
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Seconds later, her husband confirmed there indeed was a roach wriggling around in her ear canal.
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Legs that could only belong to an adventurous palmetto bug [a type of roach] exploring my ear canal.
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After detecting questions in the mind, AlterEgo then transmits the answers through bone vibrations in the ear canal.
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The Urbanears Hellas is an on-ear headphone for that handful of buyers who want something for the gym but can’t get comfortable with the idea of sticking earbuds in their ear canals.
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Your ear canal and eardrum are delicate and can be damaged easily by excess earwax.
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First Known Use of ear canal
1859
EAR CANAL Defined for English Language Learners
ear canal
Definition of ear canal for English Language Learners
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: the tube that leads into the ear
Medical Dictionary
ear canal
medical Definition of ear canal
: the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane
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