combining form denoting the styloid process of the temporal bone. Example: stylomastoid (relating to the styloid and mastoid processes).
1. a long slender downward-pointing spine projecting from the lower surface of the *temporal bone of the skull. It provides attachment for muscles and ligaments of the tongue and hyoid bone. 2. any of various other spiny projections; occurring, for example, at the lower ends of the ulna and radius.... styloid process
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