ossicula |
Plural of ossiculum. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
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ossicula auditus |
The small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window. Synonym: ossicula auditus, ear bones, ossicular chain. (05 Mar 2000) |
ossicula mentalia |
Small nodules of bone that appear at the symphysis menti shortly before birth and fuse with the mandible after birth. (05 Mar 2000) |
ossicular |
Pertaining to an ossicle. (05 Mar 2000) |
ossicular chain |
The small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window. Synonym: ossicula auditus, ear bones, ossicular chain. (05 Mar 2000) |
ossicular prosthesis |
An implant used to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. They are usually made of plastic, gelfoam, ceramic, or stainless steel. (12 Dec 1998) |
ossicular replacement |
Surgical insertion of an implant to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. (12 Dec 1998) |
ossiculated |
Having small bones. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |