mastoid

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μάσταξ (mástax, “jaws, what chews”), from μαστιχάω (mastikháō), + -oid.

Adjective

mastoid

  1. Of or relating to the mastoid process.

Noun

mastoid (plural mastoids)

  1. (anatomy) The mastoid process.
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Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαστός (mastós, “breast”) + -oid.

Adjective

mastoid

  1. Shaped like a breast or nipple.

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