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alinasal

adjective

ali·​na·​sal ˌā-lə-ˈnā-zəl How to pronounce alinasal (audio) ˈā-lə-ˌ How to pronounce alinasal (audio)
ˌal-ə-ˈ, 
ˈal-ə-ˌ
: relating to the nasal alae

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“Alinasal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alinasal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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