| nasal index |
A measure of the shape of the nasal opening, defined as the width of the nasal opening divided by the height.
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| nasal septum |
the section of the nose that divides the left and right nostrils; made of cartilage and bone and covered by a mucous membrane
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| nasal flaring |
An enlargement of the nostrils during breathing. Nasal flaring can indicate that increased work is required for breathing.
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| nasal cannula |
Small plastic prongs on tubing which are placed just inside the nostrils to deliver oxygen.
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| nasal spine |
The thin projection of bone at the midline on the lower nasal margin, holding the cartilaginous center of the nose.
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