Definition

Referring to a position that is situated directly beneath the nose.

Example

The doctor examined the subnasal area for any signs of infection.

Conversation

Have you noticed the small bump subnasal on my face?

Yeah, I thought it was just a pimple or something.

I looked it up, and apparently, it's a common feature for some people.

That makes sense! It's kind of interesting, actually.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subnasal → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "nasal" (from Latin "nasalis", meaning related to the nose). The word "subnasal" refers to something located under the nose.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'under' ('sub-') the 'nose' ('nasal') — that's what subnasal means.

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