Pinna vs. Auricle

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  • Pinna (noun)

    The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.

  • Pinna (noun)

    A leaflet or primary segment of a pinnate compound leaf.

  • Pinna (noun)

    A feather, wing, fin, or other similar appendage.

  • Auricle (noun)

    The outer ear or pinna.

  • Auricle (noun)

    An ear-shaped appendage of the left or right atrium of the heart.

  • Auricle (noun)

    An atrium, the smaller of the two types of chamber in the heart.

  • Auricle (noun)

    Any appendage in the shape of an earlobe.

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