Wildermuth's auricle

noun

Wil·​der·​muth's auricle
ˈvildə(r)ˌmüts-
variants or Wildermuth's ear
: an ear in which the antihelix is large and the helix bent downward

Word History

Etymology

after Hermann A. Wildermuth †1907 German neurologist

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“Wildermuth's auricle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wildermuth%27s%20auricle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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