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external ear
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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
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the part of the ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal
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Noun1.external earexternal ear - the part of the ear visible externally
outer ear
acoustic 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
auricle, pinna, ear - the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear


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