Nasalis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /neɪˈzeɪ.lɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nasalis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A small muscle on each side of the nose that constricts the nasal aperture by the action of a triangular transverse portion which draws the lateral part of the aperture upward and a quadrangular alar portion which draws it downward.
Meaning
(anatomy) A small muscle on each side of the nose that constricts the nasal aperture by the action of a triangular transverse portion which draws the lateral part of the aperture upward and a quadrangular alar portion which draws it downward.
Word Forms
- nasales
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nasal, nostril, nosewing, subnasale, nose, septum.
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