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单词 scala tympani
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Definition of scala tympani in English:

scala tympani

nounPlural scalae tympaniˌskeɪlə tɪmˈpɑːniˌskālə ˈtimpənē
Anatomy

  • The lower bony passage of the cochlea.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The scala tympani uses both approaches, to different degrees in different lineages.
    • The organ of hearing (the organ of Corti) is located in the scala media (cochlear duct) of the inner ear and is separated from the underlying scala tympani by the basilar membrane.
    • This process limits the recessus scalae tympani anteriorly (filled by sandstone).

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin, literally 'ladder of the tympanum'.

 
 

Definition of scala tympani in US English:

scala tympani

nounˌskālə ˈtimpənē
Anatomy

  • The lower bony passage of the cochlea.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This process limits the recessus scalae tympani anteriorly (filled by sandstone).
    • The organ of hearing (the organ of Corti) is located in the scala media (cochlear duct) of the inner ear and is separated from the underlying scala tympani by the basilar membrane.
    • The scala tympani uses both approaches, to different degrees in different lineages.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘ladder of the tympanum’.

 
 
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