antihelix

See also: anti-hélix

English

Alternative forms

antehelix, anthelix

Etymology

From anti- +‎ helix.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌæn.tɪˈhi.lɪks/

Noun

antihelix (plural antihelices or antihelixes)

(anatomy) The curved prominence of cartilage of the external ear, within or in front of the helix.

Translations

Translations

Catalan: antihèlix (ca) f, antehèlix (ca) f
Portuguese: anti-hélice f, anti-hélix f
Spanish: antihélix m

References

“antihelix”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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