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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mastoids

/mæstoʊdz/ noun · British & US
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What does mastoids mean?

noun

The mastoid processes, bony prominences behind the ear, or the mastoiditis, an inflammation of these processes. In anatomy, the mastoid part of the temporal bone.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's mastoids to check for any signs of mastoiditis."

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