Definition of Modiolus

1. Noun. The central conical bony pillar of the cochlea.

Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Cochlea

Definition of Modiolus

1. n. The central column in the osseous cochlea of the ear.

Definition of Modiolus

1. a bony shaft of the inner ear [n -LI]

Medical Definition of Modiolus

1. Origin: L, a small measure. The central column in the osseous cochlea of the ear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modiolus

modifiers
modifier gene
modifier gene
modifies
modify
modify
modifying
Modigliani
modii
modillion
modillions
modiolar
modiolar
modioli
modiolus (current term)
modiolus (current term)
modish
modish
modishly
modishness
modishnesses
modist
modiste
modiste
modistes
modists
modius
modiwort
modiworts
modocs

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