NIH MeSH · D004424Anatomy
Ear Canal
Also known asCanal, Ear · Canals, Ear · Ear Canals · Auditory Canal, External · Auditory Canals, External · External Auditory Canals · External Acoustic Canal · Acoustic Canal, External · Acoustic Canals, External · External Acoustic Canals · External Acoustic Meatus · Acoustic Meatus, External
Definition
The narrow passage way that conducts the sound collected by the EAR AURICLE to the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.
MeSH classification
- A09.246.272.396
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What does Ear Canal mean in medicine?
The narrow passage way that conducts the sound collected by the EAR AURICLE to the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ear Canal known by any other names?
Yes. Ear Canal is also referred to as Canal, Ear, Canals, Ear, Ear Canals, Auditory Canal, External in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ear Canal sit in the medical classification?
Ear Canal falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A09.246.272.396). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004424) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗