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alae

/ˈeɪliː/ noun · British & US
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What does alae mean?

noun

In anatomy, the alae are the wings or lateral extensions of the nasal passages. In birds, the alae are the wings.

Example

"The alae of the nasal passages help to warm and humidify the air we breathe."

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