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organ of Corti

Syllabification: (or·gan of Cor·ti)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrtē/

Definition of organ of Corti

noun

Anatomy
  • a structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Alfonso Corti (1822–76), Italian anatomist

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