NOUN | body | auricle, atrial auricle, auricula atrii | a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart |
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body | auricle, pinna, ear | the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear |
Meaning | A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart. | |
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Synonyms | atrial auricle, auricula atrii | |
Part of | atrium cordis, atrium of the heart | The upper chamber of each half of the heart |
Broader | pouch, pocket | (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) |
Spanish | aurícula | |
Catalan | aurícula | |
Adjectives | auricular | pertaining to an auricle of the heart |
auriculoventricular | relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart |
Meaning | The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear. | |
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Synonyms | pinna, ear | |
Part of | external ear, outer ear | The part of the ear visible externally |
Parts | earlobe, ear lobe | The fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear |
tragus | A small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear | |
Narrower | cauliflower ear | An auricle deformed by injury |
Broader | cartilaginous structure | body structure given shape by cartilage |
Spanish | aurícula, oreja, orejas | |
Catalan | aurícula, orella | |
Adjectives | auricular | of or relating to near the ear |
auricular | relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing | |
auriculate | having auricles |
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