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ossicle [′äs·ə·kəl]
(anatomy) Any of certain small bones, as those of the middle ear. (invertebrate zoology) Any of various calcareous bodies. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The hammer (malleus), anvil (incus) and the stirrup (stapes), referred to as the ossicles (small bones), move in response to sound waves and vibrate the ear drum. It's even possible to see the tiny ossicles in the middle ear. Earlier, speakers pointed out that there are three types of hearing impairments: Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones, or ossicles, of the middle ear. |
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