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Definition 2024


inner_ear

inner ear

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Noun

inner ear (plural inner ears)

  1. (anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

Synonyms

  • (part of the ear) auris interna, internal ear, labyrinth

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