SINCE 1828
stylomastoid
adjective
sty·lo·mastoid
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Definition of stylomastoid
1
: of, relating to, or being a foramen that occurs on the lower surface of the temporal bone between the styloid and mastoid processes and forms the termination of the facial canal
2
: of or associated with the stylomastoid foramen
stylomastoid vessels
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