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sty·lo·mastoid | \ "+ \
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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