ossicle

ossicle definition - medical

os·si·cle (ŏsˈĭ-kəl)

noun
A small bone, especially one of the three bones of the middle ear that are articulated in a manner that forms a chain for transmitting sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window. Also called bonelet.

Related Forms:

  • os·sicˈu·lar (ŏ-sĭkˈyə-lər), os·sicˈu·late (-lĭt) adjective

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