styloid

English

adj
Definitions
  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the styloid process, a long and slender process from the lower side of the temporal bone of man, corresponding to the tympanohyal and stylohyal of other animals; styliform.

Etymology

Suffix from English style (animal part felt to resemble a pillar).

Origin

English

style

Gloss

animal part felt to resemble a pillar

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