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petrosal

 [pĕ-tro´sal]
pertaining to the pars petrosa, or petrous portion of the temporal bone.
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pe·tro·sal

(pe-trō'săl),
Relating to the petrosa.
Synonym(s): petrous (2)
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petrosal

(pə-trō′səl)
adj.
Relating to or located near the petrous portion of the temporal bone.
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pe·tro·sal

(pĕ-trō'săl)
Relating to the petrosa.
Synonym(s): petrous (2) .
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petrosal

Pertaining to, or near, the inner part of the temporal bone (the petrous portion) that surrounds the inner ear. From the Latin petrosus, rocky.
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