MASTOID PROCESS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mastoid Process.
Mastoid Process - as a noun
Process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mastoidmastoid bonemastoidalExample Sentences
"The mastoid process is a bony projection located behind the ear."
"An infection in the mastoid process can cause swelling and pain."
"The mastoid process plays a role in the attachment of certain neck muscles."
"The mastoid process is larger and more pronounced in males than in females."
"During a physical examination, the doctor may palpate the mastoid process."
