Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meatus
noun
ˈmiː.ə.təs
Definition
A meatus is a natural opening or passage in the body, especially one leading to the outside.
Examples
- The auditory meatus connects the outer ear to the eardrum.
- A meatus in the urinary system allows for the expulsion of urine.
- In anatomy, the nasal meatuses are passages within the nasal cavity that help with airflow.
Meaning
The term refers to a channel or duct within the anatomy, typically for the passage of bodily fluids or structures.
Synonyms
- passage
- opening
- duct
