tragus

tragus definition - medical

tra·gus (trāˈgəs)

noun pl. tra·gi (-gī, -jī)
  1. The tonguelike projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.
  2. Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.

Related Forms:

  • traˈgal adjective

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