antihelixes
|an-ti-hel-ix-es|
/ˌæn.tɪˈhɛl.ɪksɪz/
(antihelix)
inner curve opposite the helix
Etymology
'antihelix' originates from Neo-Latin, specifically the formation 'antihelix,' where 'anti-' meant 'against, opposite' and 'helix' meant 'spiral.'
'antihelix' was formed in Neo-Latin anatomical terminology from Greek elements 'antí' and 'helix' and entered modern English anatomical usage as 'antihelix.'
Initially, it referred specifically to the fold opposite the helix in anatomical descriptions, and over time it has retained that specialized anatomical meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'antihelix' — the raised fold of cartilage on the inner rim of the outer ear (auricle).
The surgeon examined the patient's antihelixes for symmetry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/01 22:25