mastoid

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μάσταξ (mastax, “jaws, what chews”)

Adjective

mastoid

1. Of or relating to the mastoid process.

Noun

mastoid (plural mastoids)

1. (anatomy) The mastoid process.

Derived terms

• mastoidal
• mastoidectomy
• mastoiditis
• occipitomastoid
• parietomastoid

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαστός (mastos, “breast”)

Adjective

mastoid

1. Shaped like a breast or nipple.

Anagrams

• diatoms