petrosal

Relating to or located near the petrous portion of the temporal bone.

In ichthyology, same as proötic and opisthotic.

Petrous; of comparatively great hardness, as of stone or rock: said of the petrous part of the temporal bone.

Of or pertaining to the petrous part of the temporal bone: as, the petrosal nerves.

The petrous part of the temporal bone.

The periotic or petrous part of the temporal bone. See cuts under craniofacial, hyoid, and periotic.

A petrosal bone.

The auditory capsule.

Hard; stony; petrous

Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the petrous, or petrosal, bone, or the corresponding part of the temporal bone.