eustachian tube

noun, often capitalized E

eu·sta·chian tube | \ yü-ˈstā-sh(ē-)ən-

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also -ˈstā-kē-ən- \

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

— see ear illustration

Examples of eustachian tube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rapid change in cabin air pressure causes an imbalance in the eustachian tube — a narrow, inner-ear passage that regulates air pressure. — Elliott Hester, Los Angeles Times, "Parents need to know: When kids fly solo, flight attendants aren’t baby sitters," 5 Nov. 2020

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“Eustachian tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eustachian%20tube. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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