Definition of Auricle

1. Noun. A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart.

Exact synonyms: Atrial Auricle, Auricula Atrii
Group relationships: Atrium Cordis, Atrium Of The Heart
Generic synonyms: Pocket, Pouch
Derivative terms: Auricular

2. Noun. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear.
Exact synonyms: Ear, Pinna
Terms within: Ear Lobe, Earlobe, Tragus
Group relationships: External Ear, Outer Ear
Specialized synonyms: Cauliflower Ear
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Structure
Derivative terms: Auricular, Auriculate

Definition of Auricle

1. n. The external ear, or that part of the ear which is prominent from the head.

Definition of Auricle

1. an ear or ear-shaped part [n -S] : AURICLED [adj]

Medical Definition of Auricle

1. An ear-shaped appendage at the base of a leaf, leaflet or corolla lobe. Adj. Auriculate. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Auricle

aureole
aureoled
aureoles
aureolic acid
aureoling
Aureomycin
aures
aureus
auri-
auriasis
auric
auric
aurichalceous
aurichalcite
auricle (current term)
auricle (current term)
auricled
auricles
auricle of atrium
auricle of left atrium
auricle of right atrium
auricula
auricula
auriculae
auricular
auricular
auriculare
auriculare
auricularia
Auricularia

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