anthelix
World English Dictionary
anthelix or antihelix (æntˈhiːlɪks, ænˈθiː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -helices, -helixes | |
| anatomy a prominent curved fold of cartilage just inside the outer rim of the external ear | |
| antihelix or antihelix (æntˈhiːlɪks, ænˈθiː-, -ˈhiːlɪsiːz) | |
| —n | |
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anthelix ant·he·lix (ānt-hē'lĭks) or an·ti·he·lix (ān'tē-, ān'tī-)
n.
Ridge of cartilage anterior and roughly parallel to the posterior portion of the auricle helix.
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