external ear
- noun
- /ɪkˈstɜrnəl ɪr/
- Specialized
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oreja externa
- After swimming, he noticed redness in his external ear, which indicated a possible infection.
- external ear canal
No hair and also no external ears, no Pena flaps.
- No hair and also no external ears, no Pena flaps.
Examples
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Microtia describes a congenitally small and malformed external ear.
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Patients may require surgical correction of the external ear, external auditory canal, choanae, or palate.
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OK, it turns out that the external ear can help you localize where sound is coming from.
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In the anotia type, the external ear is completely absent.
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The normal external ear is a complex three-dimensional structure, and as such, reconstruction of the ear is a demanding undertaking.
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Although malformations of the external ear are common in patients with CES, low implantation and malrotation are rare.
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In patients with otitis media, persistent discharge with maceration of epithelium may support fungal colonization of the external ear.
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The external ear consists of the auricle and the ear canal, which are visible on the outside of the head.
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Doctors often examine the external ear for signs of injury or infection during routine check-ups.
Synonyms
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The visible part of the ear and the ear canal that collect sound and send it to the eardrum
Antonyms
- Specialized
The part of the ear inside the head that helps you hear and keep balance
How Deep
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the part of the ear visible on the outside' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'external' (outside) with 'ear' (hearing organ). This straightforward adjectival + noun composition is cross-linguistically common and follows basic English anatomy naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
External ear is the ear you can see on the outside of the head; external means 'outside'. Because it catches sound and sends it into the head, the name points to the outer, visible part of the ear.