tragus

This term is a precise anatomical descriptor used primarily in medical, biological, and audiological contexts. It lacks a casual equivalent, as it refers to a specific structural feature of the human ear. In a clinical setting, it is often mentioned during physical examinations or when describing the placement of hearing aids and earplugs.

Because it refers to a specific anatomical part of the body, it is treated as a countable noun. While most people have two, the term is typically used in the singular when referring to the specific point of cartilage on one ear.