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malleus

/məˈliːəs/ noun · British & US
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What does malleus mean?

noun

Either of a pair of bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. In anatomy, the malleus is one of the bones in the middle ear.

Example

"The malleus plays a crucial role in our ability to hear."

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