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

Words nearby anthelix

anth-, anthea, antheil, 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.