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Meaning of "external ear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXTERNAL EAR

external ear play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXTERNAL EAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
External ear is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXTERNAL EAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Outer ear

The outer ear is the external portion of the ear, which consists of the pinna and external auditory meatus. It gathers sound energy and focuses it on the eardrum.

Definition of external ear in the English dictionary

The definition of external ear in the dictionary is the part of the ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXTERNAL EAR

external
External Affairs
external auditor
external degree
external examiner
external relation
external respiration
external spline
external student
external trade
external-combustion engine
externalisation
externalism
externalist
externalities
externality
externalization
externalize
externally
externat

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXTERNAL EAR

a flea in one´s ear
a thick ear
bend someone´s ear
boxer´s ear
by ear
cauliflower ear
chew someone´s ear
flea in one´s ear
glue ear
incline one´s ear
inner ear
internal ear
jew´s ear
lend an ear
middle ear
pig´s ear
play by ear
thick ear
tin ear
turn a deaf ear

Synonyms and antonyms of external ear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «external ear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXTERNAL EAR

Find out the translation of external ear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of external ear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «external ear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

外耳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oído externo
570 millions of speakers

English

external ear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाहरी कान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأذن الخارجية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Наружное ухо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auditivo externo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাহ্যিক কান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oreille externe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Telinga luar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Außenohr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

外耳
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

외이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kuping njaba
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tai ngoài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெளி காது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाह्य कान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dış kulak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

orecchio esterno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ucho zewnętrzne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Зовнішнє вухо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

urechii externe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξωτερικού αυτιού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eksterne oor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ytteröra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ytre øre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of external ear

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTERNAL EAR»

The term «external ear» is regularly used and occupies the 69.830 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTERNAL EAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «external ear» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «external ear» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about external ear

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXTERNAL EAR»

Discover the use of external ear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to external ear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The external ear
An integrated otologic and dermatologic text that covers the diverse diseases which affect the external ear. Reviews techniques for examination and diagnosis, and provides recommendations for treatment of disorders of the external ear.
Frank E. Lucente, William Lawson, Nelson Lee Novick, 1995
2
Glasscock-Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear
Editors of this edition, Julianna Gulya, Lloyd Minor and Dennis Poe are internationally renowned figures in the field of otology/neurotology.
Aina J. Gulya, Lloyd B. Minor, Dennis Poe, 2010
3
Handbook of Acoustics
M. R. Stinson and B. W. Lawton, "Specification of the Geometry of the Human Ear Canal for the Prediction of Sound-Pressure Level Distribution," J. Acoust. Soc. Am., Vol. 85. 1989. pp. 2492-2503. 2. E. A. G. Shaw. "The External Ear," in W. D. ...
Malcolm J. Crocker, 1998
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Pocket Guide to the Ear: A concise clinical text on the ear ...
Disorders of the external ear are likely to cause one or more of the following specific complaints: itching, pain, tenderness, swelling, blockage of hearing ( autophony), and drainage. Secretions in the canal may also cause noises during  ...
Albert L. Menner, 2011
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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems
This function is performed by the external ear and the middle ear. The external ear (see ○ Figure 6-32) consists of the pinna (ear), external auditory meatus (ear canal), and tympanic membrane (eardrum). The pinna, a prominent skin-covered  ...
Lauralee Sherwood, 2008
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Surgery of the External Auditory Canal
Management of Polyps Any external ear canal polyp has to be removed and investigated histologically, and its course and origin need to be further investigated. Surgical removal is usually carried out under local anesthesia, using small ...
Mirko Tos, 1997
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Human Malformations and Related Anomalies
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a deformation ofthe external ear is made by noting an alteration of the form of the auricle in the context of a bona fide history of constraint or intrauterine mechanical forces. The external auricle that is deformed by ...
Roger E. Stevenson Director, Judith G. Hall Professor of Pediatrics University of British Columbia, 2005
8
Gibaldi's Drug Delivery Systems in Pharmaceutical Care
The ear is divided into three parts: external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The external ear consists of a visible concave cartilaginous structure on the side of the head known as the auricle or pinna and the external auditory meatus (ear canal).
Archana Desai, Mary Lee, 2007
9
An Atlas of Histology
The organ may be divided into three parts: the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The external ear consists of the auricle, the external auditory meatus, and the tympanic membrane or eardrum. The auricle is an irregular elastic ...
Shu-Xin Zhang, 1999
10
Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide
10.1 Special Anatomy and Examination of the External Ear Anatomy 10.2 Noninflammatory Diseases and Injuries to the External Ear Deformities and Malformations Cerumen and Cerumen Impaction Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal Injuries ...
Rudolf Probst, Gerhard Grevers, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXTERNAL EAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term external ear is used in the context of the following news items.
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FDA Issues Notice on Unapproved, Misbranded Otic Prescription …
... labeled for treating superficial external ear infections and the associated itching. Potential adverse reactions for these fixed-dose combination ... «Targeted News Service, Jul 15»
2
Mom Debates Putting 6-Year-Old Under The Knife To Prevent Bullying
“The external ear is 80 percent fully developed by the age of 7 or 8,” he says. Alayna is at a safe age to undergo the surgery, which involves ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
3
What are the possible causes of foul-smelling ears?
One of the most common causes of foul-smelling ears is an infection of either the external ear canal (otitis externa), or the middle ear (otitis ... «Health24, Jun 15»
4
Why do we hiccup?
The rationale is that the lidocaine triggers a vagus nerve reflex via nervelets in the external ear and ear drum. An even more bizarre-sounding ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Jun 15»
5
Dreams come true for boy born without ears
The youngster was born with bilateral microtia, a congenital deformity where the external ear is underdeveloped, which affects one in 100,000 ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
6
Action point
Pressing on the area just in front of the ear (called the tragus) or pulling the ear, will worsen the pain if the external ear canal is affected. «Health24, Jun 15»
7
Calista's journey from victim of dogfighting to therapy dog
Even when Calista was so weak she couldn't walk, was covered in ticks, had an external ear so badly wounded and infected that the tissue had ... «Foothills Focus, May 15»
8
Par Specialty Pharmaceuticals Launches Cortisporin®-TC Otic …
Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal, which is the tube between the outer ear and eardrum, and can often be infected. «PR Newswire, May 15»
9
Vestibular Disease
Your veterinarian will perform an otoscope exam (examination of the external ear canal). If there is debris present a sample will be taken to look ... «Victoria Advocate, May 15»
10
How to take a perfect shower
Rinse your hair and external ear area until the water runs clear. (Don't miss that little strip across the top of your forehead. Residual shampoo ... «The Week Magazine, May 15»

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