Associations to the word «Modiolus»

Wiktionary

MODIOLUS, noun. (anatomy) The central core of the cochlea
MODIOLUS, noun. (anatomy) A chiasma of facial muscles held together by fibrous tissue

Dictionary definition

MODIOLUS, noun. The central conical bony pillar of the cochlea.

Wise words

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