Body Space or Junction
nasal cavity
na·sal cav·i·ty [ nay-zul ka-vuh-tee ]
Subclass of:
Nose
Definitions related to nasal cavity:
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The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the nasal septum lying between the floor of the cranium and the roof of the mouth and extending from the face to the pharynx. The nasal cavity is lined with ciliated mucosa, extending from the nares to the pharynx.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The upper respiratory tract extending from the nares to the pharynx.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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