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Round Window, Ear
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Definition
: Fenestra of the cochlea, an opening in the basal wall between the MIDDLE EAR and the INNER EAR, leading to the cochlea. It is closed by a secondary tympanic membrane.
do not confuse with OVAL WINDOW, EAR in the VESTIBULE of INNER EAR
Other names
Round Windows, Ear; Round Windows, Cochlear; Round Window, Cochlear; Ear Round Window; Cochlear Round Windows; Round Window of Ear; Fenestra Cochleae; Cochlear Round Window
