eustachian tubes

A form of eustachian tube — In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Meanings

eustachian tubes1

noun
  1. pluralplural of eustachian tube

Eustachian tubes2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Eustachian tube
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