petrosal

Definitions


[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:
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:
early 18th century (as adjective): from Latin petrosus ‘stony, rocky’ (from petra ‘rock’) + -al




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