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Definition of Organ of hearing
1. Noun. The part of the ear that is responsible for sensations of sound.
Generic synonyms: Receptor, Sense Organ, Sensory Receptor
Group relationships: Ear
Specialized synonyms: Organ Of Corti
Group relationships: Ear
Specialized synonyms: Organ Of Corti
Medical Definition of Organ of hearing
1. The content of the cochlea including the portion of the membranous labyrinth containing the spiral organ (cochlear duct) and the perilymphatic channels (scalae) which lie on either side. Synonym: labyrinthus cochlearis, organ of hearing. (05 Mar 2000)