External meatus

What does "External meatus" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"External meatus" is a term used in medicine to refer to a natural opening or passage in the body that leads to the outside. For example, the ear canal that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum is called the "external auditory meatus". Similarly, the opening at the end of the urinary tract through which urine leaves the body is another example of an "external meatus". It's essentially a term for a body's exit point.

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