auricle

Noun
  1. A small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart (synset 105399691)
    is a type of: pocket, pouch - (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
    is a part of: atrium cordis, atrium of the heart - the upper chamber of each half of the heart
    same as: atrial auricle, auricula atrii
  2. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (synset 105331437)
    is a type of: cartilaginous structure - body structure given shape by cartilage
    subtypes: cauliflower ear - an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers
    has:
    • ear lobe, earlobe - the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
    • tragus - a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
    is a part of: external ear, outer ear - the part of the ear visible externally
    same as: ear, pinna

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