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temporal bone
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˈtem.pər.əl ˌbəʊn/ us /ˈtem.pɚ.əl ˌboʊn/
either of two bones that form part of the skull on each side of the head near the ear that are each made up of four parts joined together:
He fractured his left temporal bone.
This joint is located near the ear and connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone at the side of the head.
The temporal bone is the weakest bone in the skull and is particularly subject to damage.
The mandible articulates with the two temporal bones.
Temporal bone fractures may impair hearing and cause severe dizziness.
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