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HELICIS MAJOR

\hˈɛlɪsˌɪs mˈe͡ɪd͡ʒə], \hˈɛlɪsˌɪs mˈe‍ɪd‍ʒə], \h_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_s m_ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə]\

Definitions of HELICIS MAJOR

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A muscle of the ear, which originates from the anterior, acute part of the helix, upon which it ascends and is inserted into the helix. It pulls the part into which it is inserted a little downwards and forwards.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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