Relating to or affecting the wings of the nose (the ala of the nose).
From Latin 'ala' (wing) + 'nasalis' (relating to the nose). This anatomical term combines descriptive Latin roots to identify a specific nasal region.
Your nose has literal 'wings' called alae—this term helps doctors precisely describe which part of the nose they're examining, whether it's congestion, surgery, or a rash.
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