Auriculae

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈjɝiˈkəɫˈeɪ/

Auriculae (noun)

  1. Small parts of the outer ear, especially the flap-like areas that help collect sound.
  2. Ear-like folds or chambers in the heart, used in medical descriptions of heart structure.

Examples

  • The auriculae help define the ear flap parts.
  • You can see the auriculae as ear flap parts in diagrams.