auricle
/ˈɔrɪkəl/
noun
- The outer part of the ear; the part of the ear that is visible on the side of the head.
- Some people pierce their auricle to wear earrings.
- He cleaned his auricle gently with a cotton swab.
- The doctor examined her auricle for any signs of infection.
- An upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins; also called an atrium.
- A blockage in the auricle can cause serious heart problems.
- The surgeon repaired a small hole in the patient's auricle.
- The right auricle receives deoxygenated blood from the body.