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Tubal prominence

tubal prominence --> torus tubarius

A ridge in the naso-pharyngeal wall posterior to the opening of the auditory (eustachian) tube, caused by the projection of the cartilaginous portion of this tube.

Synonym: eustachian cushion, tubal prominence.


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