Mastoid

(mas'-toia). Having the shape of the breast; a descriptive term applied to a proce and to a foramen of the temporal I and to other parts. M. Absce , an absce of the mastoid cells. M. Angle, the postero-inferior angle of the parietal bone. M. Antrum, a cavity in the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. M. Cells, the cells or hollow spaces exhibited in the structure of the mastoid proce . M. Disease, inflammation and suppuration of the mastoid cells. M. Foramen. Foramina, Table of. M. Fo a. See Fo a . M. Proce , the protruding part of the temporal bone felt behind the ear. Internally its action is similar to that of the' resin of turpentine. Dose gr. Mastication (mas-tik-a'-shun). The proce of chewing and of insalivation. Masticatory (mas' -tik-at-o-re). A term applied to remedies or agents designed to be masticated or chewed; also to agents increasing the flow of saliva. M. Spasm, spasm from irritation of the peripheral or of the central tract of the motor portion of the fifth nerve.