modiolus

(mō dī′ə ləs)

noun pl. modioli

the central bony axis of the cochlea of the ear

Origin: ModL, dim. of L modius, measure for grain < modus, measure: see mode

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noun pl. mo·di·o·li (-līˌ)

The central, conical, bony core of the cochlea.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, socket, hub

Origin: , diminutive of modius, a measure of grain, measuring vessel; see med- in Indo-European roots

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