auricle
noun
UK/ˈɔː.rɪ.kᵊl/
US/ˈɔːr.ɪ.kᵊl/
Definitions of auricle noun
organ
- Countableanatomy
A chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and propels it into the ventricles.
The contraction of the auricle propels blood into the ventricle.
An electrocardiogram displays the electrical signals of the auricle's activity.
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia affecting the auricle.
body
- Countableanatomy
The external part of the ear; the pinna.
She wore earrings that accentuated her auricles.
The shape of the auricle varies from person to person.
He gently touched his auricle.