Definition of Organ of Corti

1. Noun. The hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves.

Terms within: Hair Cell
Generic synonyms: Organ Of Hearing
Group relationships: Cochlea

Medical Definition of Organ of Corti

1. The organ that contains the special sensory receptors for hearing. It is composed of a series of epithelial structures placed upon the inner part of the basilar membrane. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Organ Of Corti

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organ-specific
organ-specific antigen
organ console
organ consoles
organ culture
organ donation
organ donor
organ donors
organ grinder
organ grinders
organ loft
organ of Rosenmuller
organ of Rosenmüller
organ of corti
organ of hearing
organ of smell
organ of state
organ of taste
organ of touch
organ of vision
organ of zuckerkandl
organ pipe
organ pipe cacti
organ pipe cactus
organ pipe cactuses
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organ preservation solutions
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