mastoid process
mastoid process noun: the conical, nipplelike 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.
Noun
mastoid process (plural mastoid processes)
- The conical, nipplelike 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.
- Synonyms:
- mastoid, mastoid bone, processus mastoideus, temporal apophysis
mastoid process meaning in Tamil
mastoid process in Tamil
- மாத்தாய்டு நீட்டம்
Synonyms of mastoid process
Forms of mastoid process
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Questions about mastoid process
- What does mastoid process mean?
- Mastoid process means the conical, nipplelike 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.
- What is mastoid process in Tamil?
- Mastoid process in Tamil is மாத்தாய்டு நீட்டம். See Mastoid process meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is mastoid process?
- Mastoid process is a noun.
- What is the plural of mastoid process?
- The plural of mastoid process is mastoid processes.
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