Cochlea (Noun)
Meaning
The snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in our ability to hear.
- Damage to the cochlea can result in permanent hearing loss, as the delicate hair cells within are easily damaged.
- The cochlea is coiled around the modiolus, a central pillar of bone that provides support and structure to the inner ear.
- Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the complex mechanisms of sound processing within the cochlea.
- The organ of Corti, located within the cochlea, is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain.