An abnormality of the pinna, which is also referred to as the auricle or external ear. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Minor malformation of the auricles Auricular malformation Malformed ears Deformed ears Malformed auricles Malformation of auricle Abnormal form of ears Malformed external ears Poorly defined conchae Dysplastic ears Deformed auricles Abnormally shaped ears
Term information
- UMLS:C0857379
- SNOMEDCT_US:253255002
- UMLS:C0431483
The term 'dysplastic' is no longer accepted as a descriptor for an ear with unusual morphology. Each specific anatomical component of the ear should be described when the ear is thought to be abnormal in appearance.
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Term relations
- has part some (
shape and
characteristic of some external ear and
has modifier some abnormal)