Petrosal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɪˈtɹəʊ.səl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petrosal is an adjective meaning Of great hardness; petrous.
Meaning
Of great hardness; petrous.
More Meanings
- (anatomy, relational) Of, pertaining to, or located near the petrous part of the temporal bone or the capsule of the inner ear.
- (anatomy) The petrous part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull, surrounding the inner ear.
- (anatomy, zootomy) The auditory capsule.
Example Sentences
midal-shaped petrosal of mammals and bird
Word Forms
- petrosals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petrous, petrean, petrescent, petrific, petrificious, petroplinthic.
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