Acoustic Meatus

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːstɪk mɪətəs/

Definitions of acoustic meatus

noun a passage or opening leading to the eardrum in the human ear, also known as the ear canal

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor examined my ear and said there was a blockage in my acoustic meatus.

A2 When I clean my ears, I am always careful not to push the cotton swab too far into the acoustic meatus.

B1 The audiologist explained that sound waves enter the ear through the acoustic meatus.

B2 The ENT specialist used a special tool to examine the acoustic meatus for any abnormalities.

C1 The surgeon performed a delicate procedure to repair damage to the acoustic meatus.

C2 In cases of severe infection, a drainage tube may need to be inserted into the acoustic meatus to allow proper healing.

Examples of acoustic meatus in a Sentence

formal The acoustic meatus is the opening in the ear that leads to the ear canal.

informal I think I may have something stuck in my acoustic meatus, it's been bothering me all day.

slang Don't stick anything in your acoustic meatus, you could damage your eardrum.

figurative His words entered my mind like sound waves through an acoustic meatus, leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of acoustic meatus

plural

acoustic meatuses

comparative

more acoustic meatus

superlative

most acoustic meatus

present tense

acoustic meatuses

future tense

will acoustic meatus

perfect tense

have acoustic meatus

continuous tense

is acoustic meatusing

singular

acoustic meatus

positive degree

acoustic meatus

infinitive

to acoustic meatus

gerund

acoustic meatusing

participle

acoustic meatused

Origin and Evolution of acoustic meatus

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'acoustic meatus' originated from the Latin word 'meatus' meaning passage or opening, and 'acousticus' meaning related to hearing.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the passage leading to the eardrum, the term 'acoustic meatus' has retained its anatomical meaning in the field of medicine.