mastoidean

/mæstoʊˈdiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the mastoid process, a bony projection behind the ear.

“The mastoidean infection caused severe pain in the patient’s ear.”

2. noun

a person or thing resembling the mastoid process.

“The doctor examined the mastoidean formation on the patient’s skull.”

Synonyms

  • mastoid
  • mastoidian

Antonyms

  • non-mastoid
  • non-mastoidian