"mastoid cell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mastoid cells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mastoid cell (plural mastoid cells)
  1. (anatomy) One of the small cavities in the mastoid process of the temporal bone that develop after birth and are filled with air. Categories (topical): Anatomy Translations (anatomic air space): 乳突小房 (rǔtú xiǎofáng) (Chinese Mandarin)
    Sense id: en-mastoid_cell-en-noun-Wq1xy1Ub Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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