external ear

external ear

n.

The outer portion of the ear including the auricle and the passage leading to the eardrum. Also called outer ear.

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external ear

n

(Anatomy) the part of the ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal

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exter′nal ear′

n.

the outer portion of the ear, consisting of the auricle and the external auditory meatus.

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external ear

The ear’s auricle (pinna) and external auditory canal between the auricle and the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

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external 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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