Associations to the word «Mastoid»

Wiktionary

MASTOID, adjective. Of or relating to the mastoid process.
MASTOID, noun. (anatomy) The mastoid process.
MASTOID, adjective. Shaped like a breast or nipple.
MASTOID BONE, noun. The mastoid process.
MASTOID BONES, noun. Plural of mastoid bone
MASTOID PROCESS, noun. The conical, nipple-like projection of the petrous part of the temporal bone, that is situated behind the ear in humans and many other vertebrates, and serves as a site of muscle attachment.
MASTOID PROCESSES, noun. Plural of mastoid process

Dictionary definition

MASTOID, noun. Process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull.
MASTOID, adjective. Of or relating to or in the region of the mastoid process.
MASTOID, adjective. Relating to or resembling a nipple.

Wise words

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