Meaning & use
Choana
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Either of the two posterior openings of the nasal cavity that connect it to the pharynx.
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The endoscope was passed through the nasal cavity to examine the choana.
A blocked choana can make nasal breathing difficult in infants.
A note on using this word
The plural form is 'choanae'; the word derives from the Greek 'khoane,' meaning funnel, describing its funnel-like shape.
Words with a similar meaning
posterior naris
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