cryptotia

cryptotia
A rare abnormality in which the superior portion of the auricle is hidden under the scalp. [crypto- + G. otos, ear]

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cryp·to·tia (krip-toґshe-ə) a rare anomaly in which the superior portion of the auricle is buried in the scalp.

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