adjective
- of or relating to the nose
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s rhinal passages for signs of infection.
- Rhinal breathing can be affected by allergies and congestion.
- The anatomist pointed out the rhinal structures in the cadaver.
- Certain medications can cause rhinal dryness as a side effect.
- The rhinoplasty procedure involves reshaping rhinal cartilage.
- Rhinal polyps can obstruct normal airflow through the nose.