MASTOID


Meaning of MASTOID in English

[ 'mastɔɪd ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to the ~ process.

■ noun Anatomy the ~ process.

↘( ~s ) [treated as sing. ] informal ~itis.

Origin

C18: via Fr. and mod. L. from Gk mastoeidēs 'breast-shaped', from mastos 'breast'.

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