Auricle
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Auricle is an Anglicization of Latin auricula, from auris "ear" and -cula, a diminutive
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Auricle and auricula may refer to:
Diminutive
In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment...
suffix
Suffix
In linguistics, a suffix is an affix which is placed after the stem of a word. Common examples are case endings, which indicate the grammatical case of nouns or adjectives, and verb endings, which form the conjugation of verbs...
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Auricle and auricula may refer to:
Medicine
- EarEarThe ear is the organ that detects sound. It not only receives sound, but also aids in balance and body position. The ear is part of the auditory system....
- Pinna, the external portion of the ear
- AuriculectomyAuriculectomyAuriculectomy is the surgical removal of the ear due to disease or trauma, generally followed by rehabilitation involving Ear Prosthesis....
, surgical removal of the ear - Auricular branch (disambiguation), one of various nerves having to do with the ear or hearing
- Auricular musclesAuricular musclesThe auricular muscles are the three muscles surrounding the auricula or outer ear:* anterior auricular muscle* superior auricular muscle* posterior auricular muscle-Action:...
, muscles surrounding the ear
- A small conical pouch that projects from each atrium of the heart; also, in some older texts, the atrium itself
- Right atrial appendage
- Left atrial appendage
Biology
- Auricle (botany)Auricle (botany)In botany, an auricle is a small ear-like projection from the base of a leaf or petal....
, an earlike projection on the base of a leaf or petal (in some cyclamen species, for example) - Primula auriculaPrimula auriculaPrimula auricula, often known as Auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear , is a species of primrose that grows on basic rocks in the mountain ranges of central Europe, including the western Alps, Jura, the Vosges, the Black Forest and the Tatra mountains...
, a primrose, called bear's ears for the shape of its leaves - AuricularialesAuricularialesThe Auriculariales are an order of fungi in the class Agaricomycetes. Species within the order were formerly referred to the "heterobasidiomycetes" or "jelly fungi", since many have gelatinous basidiocarps that produce spores on septate basidia...
, an order of fungi- AuriculariaAuriculariaAuricularia is a genus of jelly fungi in the family Auriculariaceae. There are about eight species described in this genus, which has a widespread distribution.-Classification:...
, a genus of fungi
- Auricularia
- AuriculellaAuriculellaAuriculella is a genus of air-breathing tropical land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Achatinellidae.Auriculella is the type genus of the subfamily Auriculellinae.-Species:...
, a genus of tropical land snails - Auricula, a genus of extinct trilobiteTrilobiteTrilobites are a well-known fossil group of extinct marine arthropods that form the class Trilobita. The first appearance of trilobites in the fossil record defines the base of the Atdabanian stage of the Early Cambrian period , and they flourished throughout the lower Paleozoic era before...
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Other uses
- Auricle EnsembleAuricle EnsembleThe Auricle Ensemble is a chamber ensemble based in Scotland. It was created by a co-operative of professional musicians working in the UK in 2007 and has become known for its diverse programming....
, chamber ensemble - Auricular style, ornamental style based on parts of the human anatomy
- Auricle.fm, Social Music Sharing and Discovery streaming music service