One of the two openings at the back of the nasal cavity that connects the nose to the throat, also called the posterior naris.
From Greek choané (funnel), referring to the funnel-shaped opening at the back of the nose where air travels from nasal passages to the pharynx.
Your choanae are doing an amazing job right now—they're warming, moistening, and filtering the air you breathe while you're reading this, working silently in the background of your body like unsung heroes!
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