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temporal bone
noun
Definition of temporal bone
: a compound bone of the side of the skull of some mammals including humans
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First Known Use of temporal bone
1771
Medical Dictionary
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
Illustration of temporal bone
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