Postauricular
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Behind the (external) ear. not-comparable
"In addition, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine HCl was injected subcutaneously in the postauricular area for local anesthesia."
Example
More examples"In addition, 0.5 ml of 1% lidocaine HCl was injected subcutaneously in the postauricular area for local anesthesia."
Etymology
From post- + auricular.
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