modiolus

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See also: Modiolus

English

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modiolus

Etymology

Latin modiolus (“wheel's hub”), diminutive of modus (“measure”).

Noun

modiolus (plural modioli)

(anatomy) The central core of the cochlea
(anatomy) A chiasma of facial muscles held together by fibrous tissue

Related terms

modioliform

Derived terms

perimodiolar

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