noun
- The ear, especially in anatomical or medical contexts; the external, middle, or inner ear.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Latin-derived; used primarily in scientific and clinical settings
Examples
- The physician examined the patient's auris for signs of infection.
- Damage to the auris interna can affect balance and hearing.
- The auris externa is the visible part of the ear.
- Inflammation of the auris media is commonly called otitis media.