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periauricular

adjective

peri·​au·​ric·​u·​lar -ȯ-ˈrik-yə-lər How to pronounce periauricular (audio)
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the tissues surrounding the external ear

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“Periauricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/periauricular. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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