anthelix


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anthelix

(æntˈhiːlɪks; ænˈθiː-) or

antihelix

n, pl -helices (-ˈhiːlɪsiːz) or -helixes
(Anatomy) anatomy a prominent curved fold of cartilage just inside the outer rim of the external ear
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