Meaning of the word "ear canal" in English

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ear canal

US /ˈɪr kəˌnæl/
UK /ˈɪr kəˌnæl/
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Noun

1.

the passage leading inward from the outer ear to the eardrum

Example:
Clean your ear canal gently with a cotton swab.
An infection in the ear canal can cause pain and discomfort.
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