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1. mastoid
noun. process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull.
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Etymology
- μάσταξ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- μαστός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
2. mastoid
adjective. relating to or resembling a nipple.
Antonyms
Etymology
- μάσταξ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- μαστός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with mastoid
1. Noun, singular or mass
Two possible theories: the mastoid bone may act as an air cushion to the brain, or it could provide ventilation to the middle ear.
2. Adjective
According to MedlinePlus, mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull, which is located directly behind the pinna, or outside portion of the ear 12.
3. Verb, base form
The sternocleidomastoid muscle, also named for its location, attaches to three bony landmarks — the sternum, clavicle and mastoid bone of your skull.
