Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Petrous.
Petrous - as an adjective satellite
(of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stonelike13Petrous - as an adjective
Resembling rock or stone in its hardness.
Of the dense portion of the temporal bone that protects the inner ear.
Example Sentences
"The petrous bones in the human skull are one of the hardest and densest bones in the body."
"The petrous ridge provides a bony landmark used in neurosurgery."
"The petrous part of the temporal bone contains the inner ear structures."
"A CT scan can reveal abnormalities in the petrous bone."
"The surgeon needed to access the petrous apex to remove a tumor."
Word Game Points
Is PETROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, petrous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PETROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PETROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, petrous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPETROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PETROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, petrous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPETROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
