A cavity above and behind the nose that is limited by the nasal bone and the soft and hard palate.
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Examples for "nasal cavity"
Examples for "nasal cavity"
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Background: Angioleiomyoma of the nasal cavity is an extremely rare benign neoplasm.
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However, little is known about the normal microbiota of the nasal cavity.
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The tumor may originate from the epithelium of nasal cavity and sinus.
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The nasal cavity of the skull widened and met the oral cavity.
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Clinical examination revealed a huge right nasal mass obstructing the right nasal cavity.
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This opening communicated with the nasal fossa by a fracture of the palatine and maxillary bones; the employment of an obturator was necessary.
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There were no signs of nose, nor cartilage separating the entrance of the nostrils, and the vault of the nasal fossa could be easily seen.
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The olfactory recess (OR) is a restricted space at the back of the nasal fossa in many mammals that is thought to improve olfactory function.