Term #2,169
auditory canal or ear canal or external auditory canal
Claim Term
auditory canal or ear canal or external auditory canal
Origin matter
For removing earwax
Reference Case 1
BRT-PAT-1P
Date Added
4/9/24
Created
4/9/24, 6:53 PM
Modified
4/9/24, 6:53 PM
Full Desc
"Auditory canal" or "Ear canal" refers to a tube-like structure that extends from the outer ear to the middle ear. The ear canal serves as a passageway for sound waves to travel from the external environment to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The ear canal is lined with skin and contains tiny hairs and glands that produce cerumen (earwax). The ear canal's shape and structure help to amplify and direct sound waves towards the eardrum, where they are then transmitted to the middle ear for further processing. The "auditory canal" or "Ear canal" may also be referred to as the "external auditory canal" or the "acoustic meatus". (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).