naris
Nose's air hole
A naris is a nostril—one of the two openings of the nose through which air passes.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, or zoological contexts: The physician examined the left naris for signs of obstruction.
Plural: nares.
Nasal breathing aperture
- septumInternal anatomical partition
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- alarOf or like wings
aperture · columella · turbinates · ethmoid · sphenoid · maxillary · frontal · sinus
Gas exchange in organisms
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
inhalation · exhalation · breathing · inspiration · expiration · humidification · filtration · warming
Olfactory perception
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- sniffBrief nasal inhalation
fragrance · whiff · pungency · stench · anosmia · olfactory · detection · inhalation
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
stenosis · atresia · inflammation · obstruction · swelling · discharge · crusting · dryness
Surgery reshaping the nose
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- dilationWidening of an opening
cauterization · packing · irrigation · swab · cannula · insufflation · intubation · decongestion
nostril
Nasal breathing aperture
- septumInternal anatomical partition
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
alar · aperture · columella · turbinates · ethmoid · sphenoid · maxillary · frontal · sinus · cavity
respiration
Gas exchange in organisms
ventilation · inhalation · exhalation · breathing · inspiration · expiration · humidification · filtration · warming · airway
smell
Olfactory perception
sniff · fragrance · whiff · pungency · stench · anosmia · olfactory · detection · inhalation
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
sinusitis · stenosis · atresia · inflammation · obstruction · swelling · discharge · crusting · dryness · bleeding
rhinoplasty
Surgery reshaping the nose
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
dilation · cauterization · packing · irrigation · swab · cannula · insufflation · intubation · decongestion