XA3UC1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

External auditory canal

Description

The tubular skin-lined canal which focuses sound from the external environment onto the ear-drum

Index terms

  • External auditory canal
  • Ear canal
  • External auricular canal
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  • External ear - auditory canal

Child codes

  • XA5GS5 – External auditory meatus
  • XA5K66 – Ceruminal gland

Foundation children elsewhere

Sibling codes

Foundation entity

External auditory canal – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1296498321

Part of: XA6ZY6: External Ear › XA01U5: Ear › X: Extension Codes