1. resembling a stylus or pen; long, slender, and pointed
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The styloid process of the temporal bone extends downward from the skull.
• X-rays revealed a fracture of the styloid process in the wrist.
• The doctor examined the styloid prominence on the patient’s forearm.
• Styloid processes serve as attachment points for various ligaments.
• The radiologist noted the normal appearance of both styloid processes.
• Pain near the styloid process may indicate tendon inflammation.