Meaning & use
anterior nares
The two external openings of the nose through which air enters the nasal cavity.
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The doctor examined the anterior nares for signs of irritation.
Nasal hairs in the anterior nares help filter dust from the air we breathe.
A note on using this word
This is the clinical, anatomical term for what is commonly called the nostrils.
Words with a similar meaning
nostrils
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