petrous (Meaning)
petrous (s)
(of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
petrous (a.)
Like stone; hard; stony; rocky; as, the petrous part of the temporal bone.
Same as Petrosal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of petrous
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petrous Sentence Examples
- The petrous portion of the temporal bone is hard and dense, providing protection for the inner ear.
- The petrous process of the occipital bone forms the posterior portion of the floor of the middle cranial fossa.
- The petrous portion of the temporal bone contains the cochlea, the structure responsible for hearing.
- Damage to the petrous part of the temporal bone can result in hearing loss and other neurological problems.
- The petrous bone is an important landmark for neurosurgeons performing surgeries on the brain and inner ear.
- Tumors of the petrous bone are rare but can cause significant symptoms, including hearing loss and facial palsy.
- Petrous ridge is a bony prominence on the medial surface of the temporal bone, separating the middle from the posterior cranial fossa.
- The petrous bone is innervated by the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves.
- Erosion of the petrous bone can occur in conditions such as Paget's disease and fibrous dysplasia.
- Imaging techniques such as CT and MRI scans are used to visualize the petrous portion of the temporal bone and diagnose any abnormalities.
FAQs About the word petrous
(of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardnessLike stone; hard; stony; rocky; as, the petrous part of the temporal bone., Same as Petrosal.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The petrous portion of the temporal bone is hard and dense, providing protection for the inner ear.
The petrous process of the occipital bone forms the posterior portion of the floor of the middle cranial fossa.
The petrous portion of the temporal bone contains the cochlea, the structure responsible for hearing.
Damage to the petrous part of the temporal bone can result in hearing loss and other neurological problems.
