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Webster 1913 Edition


Mastoid

Mas′toid

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK];
μαστόσ
the breast +
εἶδοσ
form: cf. F.
mastoïde
.]
(Anat.)
(a)
Resembling the nipple or the breast; – applied specifically to a process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
(b)
Pertaining to, or in the region of, the mastoid process; mastoidal.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mastoid

MAS'TOID

,
Adj.
[Gr. the nipple or breast, and form.]
Resembling the nipple or breast; as the mastoid muscle; the mastoid process.

Definition 2024


mastoid

mastoid

English

Adjective

mastoid

  1. Of or relating to the mastoid process.

Noun

mastoid (plural mastoids)

  1. (anatomy) The mastoid process.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαστός (mastós, breast)

Adjective

mastoid

  1. Shaped like a breast or nipple.

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