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petrosal

Syllabification: (pe·tro·sal)
Pronunciation: /pəˈtrōsəl/

Anatomy
Definition of petrosal

noun

  • the dense part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull, surrounding the inner ear.

adjective

  • relating to the petrosal part of the temporal bone, or the nerves that pass through it.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin petrosus 'stony, rocky' (from petra 'rock') + -al

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