Definition of Ossicle

1. Noun. A small bone; especially one in the middle ear.

Exact synonyms: Bonelet, Ossiculum
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Specialized synonyms: Auditory Ossicle
Group relationships: Middle Ear, Tympanic Cavity, Tympanum
Derivative terms: Bone, Bone, Ossicular

Definition of Ossicle

1. n. A little bone; as, the auditory ossicles in the tympanum of the ear.

Definition of Ossicle

1. Noun. (anatomy) A small bone (or bony structure), especially one of the three of the middle ear. ¹

2. Noun. (zoology) Bone-like joint or plate, especially: ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ossicle

1. a small bone [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ossicle

1. A small bone, particularly applied to the tiny bones of the middle ear, stapes, malleus and incus. Origin: L. Ossiculum (29 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ossicle

osseous labyrinth
osseous lacuna
osseous part of skeletal system
osseous polyp
osseous spiral lamina
osseous tissue
osseously
osseter
osseters
ossetra
ossetras
ossi-
ossia
ossianic
ossias
ossicle (current term)
ossicles
ossicone
ossicula
ossicula auditus
ossicula mentalia
ossicular
ossicular chain
ossicular prosthesis
ossicular replacement
ossiculate
ossiculated
ossiculectomy
ossiculotomy
ossiculum

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