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retroauricular

retroauricular

9.9
An area just behind the ear
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : área retroauricular
  • The doctor examined the retroauricular for signs of infection after the patient complained of pain.

Examples

  • Swelling in the retroauricular can indicate an underlying ear condition.

  • A small incision was made in the retroauricular to access the affected tissue.

  • The retroauricular area is often examined during ear examinations.

  • She has a rash in the retroauricular region.

  • The doctor examined the retroauricular area for signs of infection after the patient complained of pain.

  • Swelling in the retroauricular region can indicate an underlying ear condition.

  • A small incision was made in the retroauricular area to access the affected tissue.

Surface Forms

retroauricular singular
retroauriculars plural

Morphology

retroauricular = auricular (transparent) = retro + auricular

Meaning is compositionally 'retro-' (behind) + 'auricular' (of the ear), referring to the area behind the external ear.

Etymology

The word retroauricular comes from retro- 'behind' and auricular 'ear', like the word aural. So, as a noun retroauricular means the area 'behind the ear'.