nasalis

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Synonyms: nasals, basalis

Antonyms: nasals, basalis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|muscle}} A small [[muscle]] on each side of the [[nose]] that [[constrict]]s the {{w|nasal aperture}} by the action of a triangular [[transverse]] portion which draws the lateral part of the [[aperture]] upward and a [[quadrangular]] [[alar]] portion which draws it downward.

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