mastoid

• Relatif à l'apophyse mastoïde, la saillie osseuse située derrière l'oreille ; utilisé en contexte médical pour décrire des infections ou des interventions chirurgicales.

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

1. C1formalmedical

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

   mastoïdien

   • 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.

   Synonymesmastoidal

2. Nipple-like shapeC2formalmedical

   Relating to or resembling a nipple in shape or form.

   En forme de mamelon

   • 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.

   Synonymespapillary

• Nom désignant l'apophyse mastoïde, une saillie osseuse de l'os temporal située derrière l'oreille à la base du crâne.

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

1. Mastoid processC1formalmedical

   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.

   Processus mastoïde

   • 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.

   Synonymesmastoid process