paramastoid
Situated beside, or near, the mastoid portion of the temporal boneSituated beside, or near, the mastoid portion of the temporal bone; paroccipital.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Situated beside, or near, the mastoid portion of the temporal bone; paroccipital.
paramastoid cell
paramastoid crest
(not comparable)Pertaining to the paramastoid process
Origin
From para- + mastoid.From para- + mastoid.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedparamastoid process
See also
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