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单词 malleus
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malleus

/ˈmalɪəs /
noun (plural mallei /ˈmalɪʌɪ/) Anatomy
A small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus.The air pressure on either side of the eardrum is normally kept equal for proper functioning of the middle ear structures, namely the malleus, incus and stapes bones....
  • Urbantschitsch has provided detailed measurements of the malleus, incus and the stapes.
  • In mammals they are called the malleus, incus and stapes.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'hammer'.

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