| external ear n. The outer portion of the ear including the auricle and the passage leading to the eardrum. Also called outer ear. |
external ear
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the part of the ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal
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| Noun | 1. |  external ear - the part of the ear visible externallyacoustic meatus, auditory canal, auditory meatus, ear canal, external auditory canal - either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane external organ - an organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body auditory apparatus - all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner ears |
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