mastoid

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

• 🇩🇪Zum Warzenfortsatz (Processus mastoideus) gehörend, einem knöchernen Vorsprung hinter dem Ohr; wird häufig im medizinischen Kontext verwendet, etwa bei Infektionen oder chirurgischen Eingriffen.

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.

   🇩🇪Zum Warzenfortsatz gehörend

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Brustwarzenähnliche Form

   Synonyme: 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.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Warzenfortsatz bezeichnet, einen knöchernen Vorsprung des Schläfenbeins hinter dem Ohr an der Schädelbasis. Als Adjektiv bezieht es sich auf diesen Fortsatz.

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.

   🇩🇪Warzenfortsatz

   Synonyme: mastoid process

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