About The Word Modiolus
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Modiolus
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What's The Definition Of Modiolus?
[n] the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
Synonyms | Synonyms for Modiolus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Modiolus: See Also | bone | cochlea | os Modiolus In Webster's Dictionary \Mo*di"o*lus\, n.; pl. {Modioli}. [L., a small
measure.] (Anat.)
The central column in the osseous cochlea of the ear.
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