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ossicle

/ɒsɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does ossicle mean?

noun

A small bone in the middle ear, one of three that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. In anatomy, a small bone.

Example

"The ossicles in the human ear are responsible for transmitting sound waves."

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