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nasal

1 7.3

A long thin bone that forms the bridge of the nose

noun
/ˈneɪzəl/

Specialized

: hueso nasal

Nasal membranes may become too dry; saline nasal spray used throughout the day and a humidifier in the bedroom at night may reduce the dryness.

Examples

The selection of an appropriate mask has remained open to debate, as the two types have been directly compared in only one clinical trial that specifically analyzed the efficacy and patient tolerance of nasal versus full-face masks.

Academic text (2007)
RELAX YOUR THROAT SO YOU WON'T SOUND SO [SNORTS] NASAL.

Psyclops (2002)
He has hit me, broken my nasal bone, spit in my face, is sick and twisted as it is.
[nasal]

The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
[nasal]

The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
However, electrotherapy may be useful as an additional mode of treatment for patients who want to avoid endonasal surgical intervention or external nasal supports.

Academic text (2004)
Marks SC. Anatomy of the nose and sinuses. In: Marks SC. Nasal and Sinus Surgery. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders; 2000:3-30.

Academic text (2008)
The nasal bone supports the structure of the face and is essential for proper alignment.
During the surgery, the doctor repaired the broken nasal bone to restore the patient's facial appearance.
X-rays showed that the nasal bone was fractured due to the impact from the accident.

Synonyms

nasal bone

vsnasal

Specialized

1 3.7

One of the two thin bones that form the bridge of the nose

refers to the single anatomical element without focusing on it being paired

os nasale

vsnasal

Specialized

9.9

A small thin bone that forms the bridge of the nose

is the same bone but expressed by a different technical word

Compounds

nasal cavity

Specialized

4 4.2

One of the two hollow spaces inside the nose that lead to the throat and help breathing and smelling

nasal bone

Specialized

1 3.7

One of the two thin bones that form the bridge of the nose

nasal concha

Specialized

1 8.4

A thin curved bone inside the nose that helps warm and filter the air

nasal twang

1 7.9

A strong voice sound made through the nose common in some accents

nasal decongestant

Specialized

1 3.4

A medicine that clears a blocked nose from colds or allergies

deviated nasal septum

Specialized

5.8

A bent wall inside the nose that makes breathing difficult on one side

external nasal vein

Specialized

7.0

A vein that drains blood from the surface of the nose toward a vein in the face

nasal aspirator

Specialized

4.5

A small device that removes mucus from a baby's nose

nasal canthus

Specialized

9.9

The inner corner of the eye where the top and bottom eyelids meet near the nose

nasal sinus

Specialized

3.7

An air space in the bones near the nose lined with mucus

nasal syringe

Specialized

4.9

A small rubber bulb and tip for gently washing or removing mucus from the nose

nasal consonant

Specialized

4.5

A speech sound made by letting air through the nose while the mouth is closed, like m, n, or ng

nasal meatus

Specialized

9.9

A passage inside the nose between curved bony ridges

nasal septum

Specialized

5.0

A wall of bone and cartilage that separates the two nostrils

nasal vowel

Specialized

7.5

A vowel sound made when air flows through both the nose and the mouth

posterior nasal aperture

Specialized

9.0

An opening at the back of the nose that leads into the upper throat

Surface Forms

nasal singular

nasals plural

Etymology

Nasal comes from the Latin root nasus, meaning 'nose', and is the same idea as the English word nose. So a nasal bone is the long bone that forms the bridge of the nose.