An ear that is slanted more than usual. Technically, an ear is slanted when the angle of the slope of the auricle is more than 15 degrees from the perpendicular. Also called a malrotated ear Considered a minor anomaly. The presence of 2 or more minor anomalies in a child increases the probability that the child has a major malformation.
EAR, SLANTED
Meaning of EAR, SLANTED in English
English dictionary of medicine. Английский словарь медицины. 2012