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mastoid cell [′ma‚stȯid ‚sel] (anatomy) One of the compartments in the mastoid portion of the temporal bone, connected with the mastoid antrum and lined with a mucous membrane. Also known as mastoid air cell; mastoid sinus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Computed tomography (CT) showed a loss of aeration in the mastoid cells on the left (figure 1). Moreover, the left mastoid cells were cloudy, and inflammatory tissue filled the left middle ear cavity (figures 1, 2). |
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