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stereocilia [¦ster·ē·ə′sil·ē·ə] (cell and molecular biology) Nonmotile tufts of secretory microvilli on the free surface of cells of the male reproductive tract. Homogeneous cilia within simple membrane coverings; found on the free-surface hair cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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4) Bauer proposed that tinnitus is the result of reversible outer hair cell dysfunction and decoupling stereocilia from the tectorial membrane. The kinocilia and stereocilia of the hair cells are seated in the crista ampullaris (Fig. Scientists have now discovered that stereocilia are in a state of continuous regeneration. |
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