anthelix

antihelix

/ (æntˈhiːlɪks, ænˈθiː-) /

noun plural -helices (-ˈhiːlɪsiːz) or -helixes

anatomy a prominent curved fold of cartilage just inside the outer rim of the external ear

Nearby words

anthea, antheil, antheil, george, anthelic arc, anthelion, anthelix, anthelmintic, anthem, anthema, anthemion, anthemius of tralles

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Medicine definitions for anthelix

anthelix

[ ănt-hē′lĭks ]

n.

Ridge of cartilage anterior and roughly parallel to the posterior portion of the auricle helix.