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词汇 antihelix
释义 antihelix
noun[ C ]
 anatomy specialized(alsoanti-helix)uk /ˌæn.tiˈhiː.lɪks/ us /ˌæn.tiˈhiː.lɪks/pluralantihelicesuk /ˌæn.tiˈhiː.lɪ.siːz/ us /ˌæn.tiˈhiː.lə.siːz/antihelixes
part of the pinna(= the part of the ear on the outside of the head) that is between the helix(= the curved edge around the outside of the ear) and the concha(= the inner, hollow part of the outer ear), made of cartilage(= a strong tissue):
As with any other ear cartilage piercing, a piercing of the antihelix will be quite painful.
They sell a big selection of anti-helix jewellery.
Compare
antitragus
auricle
conch
tragus
See also
snug piercing
The treatment involved cauterization of the antihelix.
The anti-helix is a Y-shaped, curved, cartilaginous ridge that surrounds the concha.
The snug piercing, also called the antihelix piercing, is a newer piercing type.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

The ear
antitragus
audiological
audiology
auditory tube
auricular
cochlea
eardrum
earlobe
incus
labyrinthitis
malleus
mastoid cell
membranous labyrinth
organ of Corti
otalgia
saccule
sacculus
semicircular canal
snug piercing
stapedial

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