Nostril

What does "Nostril" 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

A nostril is one of the two channels of the nose, or the holes at the bottom of the nose. They are the parts of the nose that air passes through when a person breathes in and out. In addition to helping with breathing, nostrils also have small hairs inside them that help filter out dust and other particles from the air.

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