auricular

auricular Definition

au·ricu·lar (-lər)

adjective

Etymology: ME auriculer < ML auricularis < L auricula: see auricle

noun

any of the feathers covering the opening of a bird's ear: usually used in pl.

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auricular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

acupuncturist: From there her interests led her to study auricular acupuncture in Bristol with the Society of Auricular Acupuncturists in 1981.
acupuncture: In auricular acupuncture tiny needles are placed in 5 different parts of each ear, corresponding to different organs in the body.
confession: Here our papists make much of their auricular confession, proving it by this place.
therapy: Auricular Therapy - Insertion of needles into the ear to treat illnesses all over the body.
point: Clinical efficacy will only be obtained if accurate location and treatment of the Auricular Acupuncture points is carried out.
surface: Innominate; 3 fragments ilium including left auricular surface and greater sciatic notch with angle tending obtuse.

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