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biauricular

American  
[bahy-aw-rik-yuh-ler] / ˌbaɪ ɔˈrɪk yə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.

  1. having two auricles.

  2. pertaining to both ears.

Etymology

Origin of biauricular

First recorded in 1825–35; bi- 1 + auricular

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The transverse, or biauricular curve is obtained by applying the steel tape at zero to a point just above the ear, and carrying it over the head in a vertical direction till it reaches the corresponding point on the other side.

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