temporal bone
US /ˈtɛmpərəl boʊn/
UK /ˈtɛmpərəl boʊn/
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颞骨
either of a pair of bones that form part of the side of the skull on each side and enclose the middle and inner ear.
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The mastoid process is a projection of the temporal bone.
乳突是颞骨的突起。
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Damage to the temporal bone can affect hearing.
颞骨损伤会影响听力。