ala nasi
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ala
[a´lah] (pl. a´lae) (L.)a winglike process. adj., adj a´lar, a´late.
ala na´si the cartilaginous flap on the outer side of each nostril.

Ala nasi with major and minor alar cartilages. From Dorland's, 2000.
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a·la of nose
[TA]the lateral, mobile, more or less flaring, wall of each naris.
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a·la na·si
(ā'lă nā'sī) [TA]The lateral wall of each naris.
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a·la of nose
(ā'lă nōz)[TA]The lateral, mobile, more or less flaring, wall of each naris.
Synonym(s): ala nasi [TA] .
Synonym(s): ala nasi [TA] .
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