mastoid
IPA: mæstɔɪd
noun
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of mastoid process.. [(anatomy) The conical, nipplelike projection of the petrous part of the temporal bone, that is situated behind the ear in humans and many other vertebrates, and serves as a site of muscle attachment.]
- (pathology, informal) Clipping of mastoiditis. [(pathology) Inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone.]
adjective
- (anatomy) Being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
- (zootomy) Being any of several bony elements that occupy a similar position in the skull of lower vertebrates.
- (anatomy) Of or relating to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
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Examples of "mastoid" in Sentences
- Mastoid wall of tympanic cavity.
- Mastoid part of the temporal bone.
- There are no openings in the mastoid bone.
- There are some openings in the mastoid bone.
- She underwent emergency surgery for mastoiditis.
- In general, mastoiditis is rather simple to prevent.
- At the age of seven Albert developed a serious mastoiditis.
- The patient is in a side lying posture with a solid mastoid support.
- Mastoid surgery surgical procedure to remove infection from the mastoid bone.
- The base is fused with the internal surfaces of the squama and mastoid portion.
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