auricular

• Relatif à l'oreille ou à l'audition ; utilisé en anatomie et en médecine.

Relating to the ear or hearing; used in anatomy and medicine.

1. C2formalmedical

   Of or relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

   relatif à l'oreille

   • The auricular region is sensitive to touch.
   • Auricular acupuncture is used for pain relief.
   • The doctor examined the auricular canal.

   Synonymesauditoryauralotic

2. Relating to the heartC2formalmedical

   Pertaining to an auricle of the heart, specifically the upper chambers.

   Relatif à l'oreillette du cœur

   • Auricular fibrillation is a type of heart arrhythmia.
   • The surgeon repaired the auricular septal defect.
   • Auricular contractions help pump blood into the ventricles.

   Synonymesatrial

3. Shaped like an earC2formal

   Having a shape resembling an ear.

   En forme d'oreille

   • The auricular appendage of the heart has a distinct shape.
   • Some shells have an auricular form.
   • The auricular lobe of the brain is involved in hearing.

   Synonymesauriculateauriformear-shaped