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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
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
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