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Outer ear

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The external part of the ear, as well as the external ear canal and the eardrum.

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Ear canal

A tube leading from the eardrum to the outer ear.
Eardrum

A thin membrane separating the ear canal and middle ear.
External otitis

An infection or irritation of the outer ear, ear canal, or both. Also called swimmer’s ear.
Otitis externa

An infection of the skin lining the ear canal of the outer ear. Also called swimmer’s ear.

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