noun
- plural of mastoid; the bony projections behind the ears or relating to these bone structures
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s mastoids for signs of infection.
- Mastoids can become inflamed in cases of severe ear infections.
- The CT scan showed abnormalities in both mastoids.
- Children’s mastoids are not fully developed until adolescence.
- The surgeon carefully accessed the mastoids during the procedure.
- Mastoids serve as attachment points for neck muscles.