Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eustachian tube
noun
/juːˈsteɪ.ʃən tjuːb/
Definition
A small tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat.
Examples
- The eustachian tube helps maintain balance during flights.
- When you yawn or swallow, your eustachian tube opens to equalize ear pressure.
- Blockage in the eustachian tube can lead to ear infections.
Meaning
The eustachian tube helps equalize pressure in the ear and drains any fluid from the middle ear.
Synonyms
- Auditory tube
- Pharyngotympanic tube
