eustachian tube

1. 1.

   either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum

   Synonymsauditory tube

   Broadersalpinx

   Part ofmiddle ear

Questions about eustachian tube

What does eustachian tube mean?

eustachian tube means "either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum".

What is another word for eustachian tube?

Close synonyms include auditory tube. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.