Anterior to the auricle of the ear; denoting lymphatic nodes so situated. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pre″aw-rik´u-lәr) in front of the auricle of the ear.
Type: Term Pronunciation: prē′aw-rik′yū-lăr Definitions: 1. Anterior to the auricle of the ear; denoting lymphatic nodes so situated.
pro-otic, preauricular Anterior (in front of the ear) to the auricle (ear or sense of hearing part) of the ear. Related 'ear' word families: auri-; myring-; tympano- (drum, stretched membrane).preauricular The anterior to the auricle of the ear.