Medical Definition of Helmholtz theory of hearing

1. That the basilar membrane of the cochlea acts as a resonating structure, recording low tones from its apical turns and high tones from its basal turns. Synonym: Helmholtz theory of hearing. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Helmholtz Theory Of Hearing

Hellward
Helly's fixative
Helm
Helmand
Helmholtz
Helmholtz' axis ligament
Helmholtz-Gibbs theory
Helmholtz coil
Helmholtz coils
Helmholtz energy
Helmholtz free energy
Helmholtz function
Helmholtz resonator
Helmholtz theory of accommodation
Helmholtz theory of colour vision
Helmholtz theory of hearing (current term)
Helmholtzian
Helminthostachys
Helminthostachys zeylanica
Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt
Helmut Schmidt
Heloderma
Heloderma horridum
Heloderma suspectum
Helodermatidae
Heloise
Helotiaceae
Helotiales
Helotium
Helsingfors

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