nares
Holes for breathing
Nares is the plural of naris, the technical term for a nostril—an opening in the nose through which air passes.
The word appears almost exclusively in medical and anatomical contexts: The physician examined both nares for signs of obstruction.
In zoology, nares describes the nasal openings in birds, reptiles, and other animals.
Internal anatomical partition
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- alarOf or like wings
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
philtrum · nasolabial · cilia · mucosa · nasopharynx · ethmoid · sphenoid · maxillary
Olfactory perception
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
sniffing · pungency · bouquet · whiff · anosmia · olfactory · pheromone · musky
Animal's nose area
Pulmonary gas exchange
- inhalationTaking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
filtration · humidification · warming · ventilation · sniffing · flaring · patency · obstruction
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
allergies · inflammation · obstruction · stenosis · atresia · discharge · postnasal drip · stuffiness
Surgery reshaping the nose
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- nasal cannulaNostril oxygen delivery device
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
nasal spray · intubation · examination · dilation · irrigation · endoscopy
septum
Internal anatomical partition
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- alarOf or like wings
cartilage · philtrum · nasolabial · cilia · mucosa · nasopharynx · ethmoid · sphenoid · maxillary · adenoids
smell
Olfactory perception
fragrance · sniffing · pungency · bouquet · whiff · anosmia · olfactory · pheromone · musky · stench
muzzle
Animal's nose area
wet nose · scenting · whiskers · proboscis · nostrils · tracking
breathing
Pulmonary gas exchange
- inhalationTaking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
airflow · filtration · humidification · warming · ventilation · sniffing · flaring · patency · obstruction · airway
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
polyps · allergies · inflammation · obstruction · stenosis · atresia · discharge · postnasal drip · stuffiness · blockage
rhinoplasty
Surgery reshaping the nose
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- nasal cannulaNostril oxygen delivery device
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
antihistamine · nasal spray · intubation · examination · dilation · irrigation · endoscopy
- Nosenose, nostril, nostrils, nasal, nasal passage
- bird anatomybeak, feathers, wings, tail feathers, wing feathers
- ENTear, otology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology
- nasal anatomynasal cavity, nasal septum, nostril, nostrils, nasal passage
- bird beaksbeak, bill, mandible, hooked beak, long bill
- fish anatomygills, fins, tail, eye, pelvic fins