adj
mastoid
Mastoid (adj) means being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
adj
1
Being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
2
Being any of several bony elements that occupy a similar position in the skull of lower vertebrates.
3
Of or relating to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
4
Shaped like a nipple.
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin mastoīdēs, from Ancient Greek μᾰστοειδής (măstoeidḗs, “like a breast”), from μᾰστός (măstós, “a woman's breast”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-like, -oid”).
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What is the meaning of mastoid?
"mastoid" (adj) means being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
What are the different meanings of mastoid?
"mastoid" has 3 main meanings: 1. Being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear; 2. Being any of several bony elements that occupy a similar position in the skull of lower vertebrates; 3. Of or relating to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.