auriculo

/ɔːˈrɪkjʊloʊ/ or /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or situated near the ear, or relating to the auricle (the cartilaginous outer part of the ear)

“The auricular nerves transmit sensory information from the ear to the brain.”

2. adjective

relating to or situated near the ear, or relating to the auricle (the cartilaginous outer part of the ear)

“The auricular cells were found to be highly sensitive to sound waves.”

Synonyms

  • auricular
  • otic

Antonyms

  • distant
  • non-auditory