Antitragi

/æntiˈtreɪdʒaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of antitragus; multiple small cartilaginous projections in the outer ear opposite the tragus.

Etymology

From antitragus + -i (Latin plural suffix). The Latin plural form of antitragus used in anatomical terminology.

Kelly Says

The fact that we have a fancy Latin plural 'antitragi' for multiple antitraguses shows how anatomy loves its grand Latin terminology—even for tiny ear bumps that most people never think about!

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