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Cochlea

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Definition: The part of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) that is concerned with hearing. It forms the anterior part of the labyrinth, as a snail-like structure that is situated almost horizontally anterior to the VESTIBULAR LABYRINTH.  diseases   
See Also Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous
Examples Basilar Membrane; Cochlear Aqueduct; Cochlear Duct; Organ of Corti; Round Window, Ear; Scala Tympani; Scala Vestibuli; Spiral Ganglion; Spiral Lamina; Spiral Ligament of Cochlea 		Other names Cochleas

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