mastoid
/ˈmæstɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to the mastoid bone, which is a bony bump behind the ear.
- The doctor checked the mastoid area for signs of infection.
- Mastoid surgery is sometimes needed to treat a serious ear infection.
- The mastoid process can be felt as a hard lump just behind the ear.
noun
- Short for the mastoid bone or mastoid process; the bony bump behind the ear.
- An X-ray showed that his mastoid was inflamed.
- The infection spread to the mastoid, causing severe pain.
- The surgeon carefully removed the damaged part of the mastoid.