Tragus
noun, plural tragi
[trey-jahy] /ˈtreɪ dʒaɪ/ (Show IPA). Anatomy.
1.
a fleshy prominence at the front of the external opening of the ear.
noun (pl) -gi (-dʒaɪ)
1.
the cartilaginous fleshy projection that partially covers the entrance to the external ear
2.
any of the hairs that grow just inside this entrance
tragus tra·gus (trā’gəs)
n. pl. tra·gi (-gī, -jī)
The tonguelike projection of skin-covered cartilage in front of the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.
Any of the hairs growing at the entrance to the external acoustic meatus. Also called hircus.
tra’gal adj.
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