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auriculare

auriculare

9.9
A point on the skull at the center of the ear opening
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers often use the auriculare as a reference point in anthropological studies.

Examples

  • During the skull measurement, the technician carefully located the auriculare on each side.

  • The distance between the left auriculare and the right mastoid was noted.

  • The auriculare is crucial for accurate ear measurements.

  • During the examination, the doctor noted the position of the auriculare.

  • During the skull measurement, the technician carefully located the auriculare on each side.

  • Researchers often use the auriculare as a reference point in anthropological studies.

  • The distance between the left auriculare and the right mastoid was noted.

Synonyms

auricular point
vsauriculare
  • Specialized
9.9

The point at the center of the ear opening on the side of the head

gives extra clarification naming it the ear canal

Surface Forms

auriculare singular
auriculares plural

Etymology

Auriculare comes from the Latin auricula meaning 'little ear', the same root you see in English aural ('relating to the ear') and auricle ('the outer ear'). So the auriculare is the small point at the opening of the ear canal on the skull.