Meaning & use
Nares
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The nostrils, or the paired openings of the nasal passages in humans and other vertebrates.
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The surgeon examined the patient's nares for signs of obstruction before the procedure.
In birds, the external nares are located at the base of the beak.
A note on using this word
Nares is the plural of the Latin 'naris'; the singular form is rarely used outside technical anatomy texts.
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nostrils
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