Auricular: meaning, definitions and examples

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auricular

 

[ ษ”หหˆrษชk.jสŠ.lษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomical term

The term 'auricular' is used to describe anything related to the ear, particularly the outer ear or auricle. In anatomy, it references structures associated with the ear, such as the auricular muscles or auricular cartilage. Auricular features are important in various medical contexts, including audiology and otolaryngology. This term is vital for understanding ear-related diseases and treatments.

Synonyms

aural, ear-related, otic

Examples of usage

  • The auricular region of the skull houses important nerves.
  • Auricular drainage can help alleviate ear infections.
  • Surgeons often examine the auricular structure during ear surgery.

Translations

Translations of the word "auricular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น auricular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคจ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aurikulรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aurikular

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auriculaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ auricular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kulakla ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฐู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uลกi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลกesni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา›า›ะฐ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qulaqla baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ auricular

Etymology

The word 'auricular' comes from the Latin word 'auricularis', which itself is derived from 'auricula', meaning 'ear'. 'Auricula' is a diminutive form of 'auris', the Latin word for 'ear'. The term has been used in medical discourse since the 14th century to specify parts of anatomy associated with hearing and balance. Over the centuries, it has maintained its anatomical context while finding applications in other fields, such as acoustics and linguistics, where it describes features relating to sound and hearing. The usage has evolved but remains closely tied to its original meaning concerning the ear.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,149, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.