conchal
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˈkɒŋkəl/
- Specialized
- The surgeon explained that the conchal cartilage from the ear can be used for reconstructive purposes.
- conchal cartilage
- conchal cartilage graft
- hematoma in the conchal
Examples
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This has an additional benefit in that conchal cartilage is easily accessible and may be a good alternative for patients with less severe defects.
Academic text (2009) -
Patients with complex nasal deformities, where conchal cartilage would be insufficient to provide support and stabilization, were selected.
Academic text (2009) -
Formal meatoplasty, including removal of conchal cartilage, was also performed.
Academic text (2002) -
Figure 1: An intraoperative view showing harvesting of the conchal cartilage graft from the contralateral auricle.
Academic text (2014) -
A few minor complications were encountered in our patients, including hematoma in the conchal cartilage graft donor site in one (7.1%) patient and widening of the scar in another (7.1%).
Academic text (2014) -
In certain procedures, conchal cartilage is preferred due to its natural shape and strength.
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The patient's recovery included careful monitoring of the conchal area to ensure proper healing.
Synonyms
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4.6
A thing that looks like the outer part of an ear
Surface Forms
Etymology
Conchal comes from the Latin concha, which means 'shell' and is the same root as the English word conch. That's why conchal is used for the shell-shaped part of the ear or nose: it literally means 'shell-like'.