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petrosal
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[pɛˈtrəʊs(ə)l], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the dense part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull, surrounding the inner ear
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Origin
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early 18th century (as adjective): from Latin petrosus ‘stony, rocky’ (from petra ‘rock’) + -al
[pɛˈtrəʊs(ə)l], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- relating to or denoting the petrosal, or the nerves which pass through it
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Origin
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early 18th century (as adjective): from Latin petrosus ‘stony, rocky’ (from petra ‘rock’) + -al
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