mastoid bone

mas·toid An·na·ba

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toid an-nah-buh]
- /ˈmæs tɔɪd ænˈnɑ bə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toid an-nah-buh]
- /ˈmæs tɔɪd ænˈnɑ bə/

Definition of mastoid bone words

noun mastoid bone a large, bony prominence on the base of the skull behind the ear, containing air spaces that connect with the middle ear cavity. 1

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Origin of mastoid bone

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Mastoid bone

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mastoid bone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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