organ of Corti en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Italian anatomist Alfonso Giacomo Gaspare Corti (1822–1876).
Meanings
- Part of the cochlea of the inner ear in mammals, provided with hair cells or auditory sensory cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| organs of Corti | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Corti's organ | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
hu Corti-féle szerv (part of the cochlea in the inner ear) · kmr endamê Corti (part of the cochlea in the inner ear)