adj
mastoid
Mastoid (adj) means describing the bony part of the skull just behind the ear.
adj
1
Describing the bony part of the skull just behind the ear.
2
Describing similar bony parts found in the skulls of simpler vertebrates.
3
Relating to the mastoid, the bony bump behind the ear.
4
Shaped a bit like a nipple.
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin mastoīdēs, itself from Ancient Greek μᾰστοειδής (măstoeidḗs, “like a breast”), from μᾰστός (măstós, “a woman's breast”) plus -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-like, -oid”).
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What is the meaning of mastoid?
"mastoid" (adj) means describing the bony part of the skull just behind the ear.
What is another word for mastoid?
Other words for "mastoid" include mastoidal.
What are the different meanings of mastoid?
"mastoid" has 3 main meanings: 1. Describing the bony part of the skull just behind the ear; 2. Describing similar bony parts found in the skulls of simpler vertebrates; 3. Relating to the mastoid, the bony bump behind the ear.
