mastoid

Relating to the mastoid process, a bony projection behind the ear; often used in medical contexts to describe infections or surgical procedures.

• 🌐صفة تتعلق بالناتئ الحلمي، وهو بروز عظمي خلف الأذن؛ تُستخدم غالبًا في السياق الطبي لوصف الالتهابات أو العمليات الجراحية.

1. Relating to the mastoid process C1 formal medical

   Of or relating to the mastoid process, a bony projection behind the ear.

   • The surgeon performed a mastoidectomy to treat the mastoid infection.
   • Mastoid pain can be a sign of a middle ear infection.
   • The CT scan showed inflammation in the mastoid region.

   🌐متعلق بالنتوء الحلمي

   المرادفات: mastoidal

2. Nipple-like shape C2 formal medical

   Relating to or resembling a nipple in shape or form.

   • The mastoid process is named for its nipple-like appearance.
   • Some anatomical structures have a mastoid shape.
   • The term 'mastoid' comes from the Greek word for breast.

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   المرادفات: papillary

• more mastoid comparative form
• most mastoid superlative form

A noun referring to the mastoid process, a bony projection of the temporal bone located behind the ear at the base of the skull.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى النتوء الخشائي، وهو بروز عظمي في العظم الصدغي يقع خلف الأذن عند قاعدة الجمجمة.

1. Mastoid process C1 formal medical

   A bony projection of the temporal bone located behind the ear at the base of the skull, serving as an attachment site for several neck muscles.

   • The surgeon examined the mastoid for signs of infection.
   • The mastoid process is easily palpable behind the ear.
   • Inflammation of the mastoid can cause severe pain and hearing loss.

   🌐الناتئ الحلمي

   المرادفات: mastoid process

• mastoids plural form
• mastoids' possessive plural form
• mastoid's possessive singular form