Definition of temporal bone
:a compound bone of the side of the skull of some mammals including humans
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temporal bone
noun
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First Known Use of temporal bone
1771
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temporal bone
noun
medical Definition of temporal bone
:a compound bone of the side of the skull that has four principal parts including the squamous, petrous, and tympanic portions and the mastoid process
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