antihelix

noun

an·​ti·​he·​lix -ˈhē-liks How to pronounce antihelix (audio)
variants also anthelix
plural antihelices -ˈhel-ə-ˌsēz, -ˈhē-lə- How to pronounce antihelix (audio) or antihelixes -ˈhē-lik-səz How to pronounce antihelix (audio)
: the curved elevation of cartilage within or in front of the helix

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“Antihelix.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antihelix. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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