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Definition of antihelix

antihelix

/ˌæn.tiˈhiː.lɪks/
an · ti · he · lix
Plural:antihelices
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Adjective:antihelical
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antihelix Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The curved, prominent ridge of cartilage in the outer ear, situated parallel to and just inside the outer rim known as the helix.

Example

"During the otoplasty procedure, the surgeon carefully reconstructed the antihelix to restore the natural fold of the patient's ear."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'anti-' (opposite) and 'helix' (the outer rim of the ear, originally Greek for coil or spiral), denoting its anatomical position opposite the helix.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antihelix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antihelix
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