Mastoid
Pronunciation: /ˈmæstɔɪd/
Mastoid (noun)
- A bony area behind the ear, part of the skull.
Examples
- The mastoid is located behind the ear.
- Infections can sometimes affect the mastoid.
Common collocations: mastoid process, mastoid bone, mastoid surgery, mastoid region, mastoid infection
Mastoid (adjective)
- Describing something connected to the bony area behind the ear.
Examples
- The patient had mastoid inflammation.
- Mastoid pain can indicate an infection.