mastoid

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

• 🇵🇹Relativo ao processo mastoide, a saliência óssea atrás da orelha; usado em contexto médico para descrever infecções ou procedimentos cirúrgicos nessa região.

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.

   🇵🇹Relativo ao processo mastoide

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Formato de mamilo

   Sinônimos: 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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o processo mastoide, uma projeção óssea do osso temporal localizada atrás da orelha, na base do crânio.

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.

   🇵🇹Processo mastoide

   Sinônimos: mastoid process

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