biauricular

[ bahy-aw-rik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. having two auricles.
2. pertaining to both ears.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biauricular¹

First recorded in 1825–35; bi- ¹ + auricular

Example Sentences

The transverse, or biauricular curve is obtained by applying the steel tape at zero to a point just above the ear, and carrying it over the head in a vertical direction till it reaches the corresponding point on the other side.

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