Tragus: Definition with Tragus Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear.

Group relationships: Auricle, Ear, Pinna
Generic synonyms: Cartilaginous Structure

1. n. The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. See Illust. under Ear.

1. Noun. (anatomy) The small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear that is immediately in front of the ear canal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a part of the external opening of the ear [n -GI]

1. The prominence in front of the external opening of the ear. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A part of the inner ear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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