antitragus

C2 Topic:The Human Body

Also spelled anti-tragus

US /ˌæn.tɪˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/ UK /ˌæn.tiˈtreɪ.ɡəs/
noun Freq #1422714

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    anatomy: a small cartilaginous projection of the outer ear opposite and just above the tragus

    The antitragus forms the lower rear boundary of the concha of the ear.

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Related forms tragusantihelixauricleconcha

Etymology

Formed from anti-, 'opposite,' + tragus, the small projection in front of the ear canal. The antitragus is named for its position across the concha from the tragus.

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