Vocabulary Entry

mastoid

|noun • adjective

noun

A bony prominence located behind the ear that is part of the temporal bone of the skull.

Example Sentences

"The doctor examined my mastoid for any signs of infection."

"She felt a lump on her mastoid that concerned her."

"The mastoid plays a crucial role in the structure of the skull."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The surgeon explained the mastoid procedures were necessary for her recovery."

"Mastoid cells are important in the anatomy of the ear."

"His mastoid region was sensitive to touch after the procedure."