auricle

• Существительное, обозначающее либо небольшой конический мешочек, выступающий из верхней передней части каждого предсердия сердца, либо видимую снаружи хрящевую структуру наружного уха.

A noun referring to either a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart, or the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear.

1. Heart chamberC1formalmedical

   A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart.

   Ушко сердца

   • The auricle helps regulate blood flow into the heart.
   • Surgeons carefully examined the right auricle during the procedure.
   • An abnormality in the auricle can affect cardiac function.

2. External earB2formalmedical

   The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the outer ear.

   Ушная раковина

   • The auricle collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
   • He had a small piercing on his left auricle.
   • The shape of the auricle varies among individuals.

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