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modiolus

Syllabification: (mo·di·o·lus)
Pronunciation: /məˈdīələs/

Definition of modiolus

noun (plural modioli /-ˌlī, -ˌlē/)

Anatomy
  • the conical central axis of the cochlea of the ear.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'nave of a wheel'

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