organ of Corti

or·ga·nof·corti

uncommon

noun

1.

the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves

Synonyms

organ of Corti

Related words

Broader terms

organ of hearing

Parts

cochlea

Part of

hair cell

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Grammar

noun
singular	organ of corti
plural	organ of cortis

Nearby words

organophosphate nerve agent organs organza organ donor organ loft organ of hearing organ pipe organ stop organ transplant orgasm

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