auricle (n.)

  1. a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart

    [ Syn: atrial auricle , auricula atrii ]

  2. the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear

    [ Syn: pinna , ear ]

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