Mastoid Definition & Meaning

mastoid
adjective
  1. of or relating to or in the region of the mastoid process
  2. relating to or resembling a nipple
noun
  1. process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull

"Mastoid" in song lyrics

See how mastoid is used in real songs:

  • "infection in mastoid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sterno cleido mastoid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pictures of a mastoid"
    AOL — AOL

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