[TA] a bright line seen through the membrana tympani, produced by the attachment of the manubrium of the malleus. Synonym(s): stria mallearis [TA], mallear stripe
mal·le·o·lar stri·a
(mă-lē'ō-lăr strī'ă) [TA] A bright line seen through the membrana tympani, produced by the attachment of the manubrium of the malleus.