ANTHELIX
\ˈanθɪlˌɪks], \ˈanθɪlˌɪks], \ˈa_n_θ_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_k_s]\
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An eminence on the cartilage of the ear, in front of the helix, and extending from the concha to the groove of the helix, where it bifurcates.
By Robley Dunglison
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