atrial auricle

/ˌeɪtriəl ˌɔrəkəl/
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Definitions of atrial auricle
  1. noun
    a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
    synonyms: auricle, auricula atrii
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    type of:
    pocket, pouch
    (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
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