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choana [kō′ənə] pl. choanae, a funnel-shaped channel. See also posterior nares. choanae (kō·anˑ·ā), n the large openings over the hard palate through which air leaves the nose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Endoscopy confirmed that the mass had obstructed the right and left choanae. He then demonstrated this remarkable lingual dexterity by easily maneuvering his anterior tongue behind his soft palate, into his nasopharynx, and then through both his posterior choanae (figure, A-D). 4) Five years earlier, Beste et al had reported that gastric refluxate reached as far as the choanae in 4 children with bilateral choanal |
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