Definition of Mastoidal

1. Adjective. Relating to or resembling a nipple.

Exact synonyms: Mastoid
Partainyms: Nipple

2. Noun. Process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull.
Exact synonyms: Mastoid, Mastoid Bone, Mastoid Process
Terms within: Mastoidale
Group relationships: Os Temporale, Temporal Bone
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Derivative terms: Mastoid

Definition of Mastoidal

1. a. Same as Mastoid.

Definition of Mastoidal

1. Adjective. mastoid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Mastoidal

1. A bony process off the base of the skull that is composed of air cells. Inflammation of the mastoid is known as mastoiditis. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mastoidal

mastoid cells
mastoid emissary vein
mastoid empyema
mastoid fontanel
mastoid foramen
mastoid fossa
mastoid groove
mastoid lymph nodes
mastoid margin of occipital bone
mastoid notch
mastoid part of the temporal bone
mastoid process
mastoid processes
mastoid sinuses
mastoid wall of middle ear
mastoidal (current term)
mastoidale
mastoidectomies
mastoidectomy
mastoiditides
mastoiditis
mastoiditises
mastoids
mastology
mastoncus
mastoparan
mastoparans
mastoparietal
mastopathy
mastopexies

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