auricular
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- adjective
- /ɔːˈrɪkjələr/
- Specialized
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auricular
- The method of treating auricular hematomas generally depends on the duration and size of the injury.
- auricular reconstruction
- auricular defect
- auricular hematoma
Examples
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Wang (2) divided auricular defects into central, peripheral, and large central and peripheral defects.
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During the surgery, they focused on the auricular structure to improve the patient's hearing.
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The age of the patient is an important variable in auricular reconstruction.
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In the present article, we review the main surgical techniques for total auricular reconstruction.
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The expanded two-flap method for auricular reconstruction was described by Dr. Park.
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The methods of reconstruction range from healing by secondary intention to complete replacement with auricular prosthesis.
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Reports regarding the reconstruction of post-traumatic auricular defects are scarce in the recent literature.
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Several reconstructive techniques were described for the reconstruction of full-thickness auricular defects.
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Due to its complex, three-dimensional morphology, auricular reconstruction remains one of the most challenging procedures in reconstructive surgery.
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The doctor explained that the auricular region of the ear is crucial for hearing.
Synonyms
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Relating to hearing or the way people hear sounds
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About hearing or the sense of the ear
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A thing that looks like the outer part of an ear
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Relating to the ear or the area around it
Having a small curved shape like an ear
Shaped like an ear
With small ear-shaped parts at the base of a leaf or petal
Having ear-shaped parts on leaves or petals
About the ear and its problems
About hearing or the ability to hear sounds
Compounds
- Specialized
A small ear-shaped pouch on the upper front part of each heart chamber
- Specialized
A small pouch that sticks out from the front of a heart's upper chamber
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Germs cause an ear problem, often in the outer ear, that makes the ear painful and swollen
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Etymology
The word auricular comes from the Latin auris meaning 'ear' and the little form auricula meaning 'little ear', so thinking of a 'little ear' helps you remember it. So, auricular is used for things that are about the ear, hearing, or that are ear-shaped.