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petrosal

adjective pe·tro·sal \ pə-ˈtrō-səl \

Definition of petrosal

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the petrous portion of the temporal bone or capsule of the inner ear

Origin and Etymology of petrosal

New Latin petrosa petrous portion of the temporal bone, from Latin, feminine of petrosus

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petrosal

adjective pe·tro·sal \ pə-ˈtrō-səl \

medical Definition of petrosal

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the petrous portion of the temporal bone or capsule of the inner ear
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petrosal

noun

medical Definition of petrosal

: petrosal bone

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