A body opening or passage, such as the opening of the ear or the urethral canal. [Latinmeātus,passage, from past participle ofmeāre,to pass; seemei-inIndo-European roots.] me·a′tal(-təl)adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 20...
The term meatus comes from the Latin word meaning "a passage," reflecting its role in the body as a conduit for substances. Meanwhile, hiatus derives from Latin as well, meaning "an opening, gaping mouth, or chasm," symbolizing the concept of a break or gap. 14Comparison...
A meatus is a naturally occurring opening in the body, such as the ear canal or nostrils. Conditions that often affect meatuses...
A body opening or passage, such as the opening of the ear or the urethral canal. [Latinmeātus,passage, from past participle ofmeāre,to pass; seemei-inIndo-European roots.] me·a′tal(-təl)adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 20...