the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the or…
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Tympanic membrane
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
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the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.a partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Otolaryngology, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
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A sound consisting of, or characterized by, a breath like the sound of h; the breathing h or a character representing such a sound; an…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.The outer membrane which invests the fetus in the womb; also, the similar membrane investing many ova at certain stages of development.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resoun…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.The mucous membrane which covers the external surface of the ball of the eye and the inner surface of the lids; the conjunctival membr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.An articulate sound which in utterance is usually combined and sounded with an open sound called a vowel; a member of the spoken alpha…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like s…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.A sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear of a listener; repercussion of sound; repetition of a sound.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.A sound formed in the throat; esp., a sound formed by the aid of the back of the tongue, much retracted, and the soft palate; also, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.A term applied to a lachrymal gland on the inner side of the orbit of many animals which have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. See Nictitating membrane, under Nictitate.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.The act or power of perceiving sound; perception of sound; the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived; as, my hearing is good.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: membrane, vibrates, sound.
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