nasal cavity

collocation in English

meaningsofnasalandcavity

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nasal
adjective
uk
/ˈneɪ.zəl/us
/ˈneɪ.zəl/
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cavity
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkæv.ə.ti/us
/ˈkæv.ə.t̬i/
a hole, or an empty space between ...
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(Definition ofnasalandcavityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The other part of thenasalcavity, which is lined by the respiratory epithelium, is called "nasalcavityproper".
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Infection is usually in thenasalcavity.
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This detaches from the surface and canalises to form the nasolacrimal duct from the medial corner of the eye to the inferior meatus in thenasalcavity.
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Thenasalcavityis enclosed by the nasal bone above.
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The entirenasalcavityis innervated by autonomic fibers.
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It also has nasal branches that innervate thenasalcavity.
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These lesions commonly cause bleeding from thenasalcavity.
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It drains to into thenasalcavitythrough the anterior portion of the inferior meatus which is between the inferior concha and the floor of thenasalcavity.
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Entry occurs through the sheepsnasalcavityand enters into the lungs where it replicates.
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Over a period of time, they grow into large irregular masses that fill thenasalcavity.
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The paranasal sinuses are connected to thenasalcavitythrough small orifices called ostia.
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This trauma can lead to a leak of cerebral spinal fluid into thenasalcavity.
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Finally, the superior, middle and inferior conchae develop the lateral wall of eachnasalcavity.
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The theory behind this procedure is that the closednasalcavityhas time to heal.
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Nasal hair functions include filtering foreign particles from entering thenasalcavityand collecting moisture.
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When both are placed separately into anasalcavity, each one survives.
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In vertebrates, the olfactory system detects odorants and pheromones in thenasalcavity.
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Itsnasalcavityran back through this crest, making it mostly hollow.
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This rupture can cause thenasalcavityto fill with cerebrospinal fluid.
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This segment is located along the dorsal roof of thenasalcavity.
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Thenasalcavityis divided in two by a vertical fin called the nasal septum.
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Recent skull trauma potentially allowsnasalcavitybacteria to enter the meningeal space.
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Second the angular process is inflected on the lower jaw, thirdly thenasalcavityis enlarged.
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As a result, thenasalcavitycan fill up with mucus.
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When either is placed separately into anasalcavity, each one survives.
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