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petrosal

 
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adj.
Relating to or located near the petrous portion of the temporal bone.

[From Latin petrōsus, rocky. See petrous.]


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(pə-trō'səl)
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Relating to or located near the petrous portion of the temporal bone.

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Pertaining to the pars petrosa, or petrous portion of the temporal bone.

 
 
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