Eustachian tube

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

noun

/juˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Eustachian tube.wav /juˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/

Eustachian tube Eustachian tubes

Named after Italian scientist Bartolomeo Eustachi.

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Eustachian tube dysfunction

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