Definitions

1. noun

The ear or organ of hearing; the external part of the ear, including the pinna (auricle) and the auditory canal (external auditory meatus).

“The doctor examined the patient’s auris to diagnose the cause of her hearing loss.”

2. noun

A Latin word for ear or hearing.

“The medical student was studying the Latin term ‘auris’ for her exam.”

3. noun

A suffix used in medical terminology to refer to the ear or hearing, such as in ‘auris media’ (middle ear).

“The doctor explained that the term ‘auris’ was used in medical jargon to refer to the ear.”