otosalpinx

/ɒtəˈsæplɪŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

A canal or passageway for the facial nerves through the temporal bone, specifically the facial canal.

“The otosalpinx is a critical structure in the facial nerve’s passage through the skull.”

Synonyms

  • facial canal
  • nerve passage

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • obstruction