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stapes

UK
/ˈsteɪpiːz/
US
/ˈsteɪpiz/

Translations

stapesnoun
stapes
pl
UK
/ˈsteɪpiːz/
US
/ˈsteɪpiz/
The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body.
Стремечко — самая маленькая кость в человеческом теле.
Synonyms
stirrup
stirrup bone
stapedial bone
stapesadjective
UK
/ˈsteɪpiːz/
US
/ˈsteɪpiz/
Used attributively in medical terminology (e.g., “stapes prosthesis”)

Definitions

stapesnoun
The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear. It is one of the three auditory ossicles and is involved in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.
The surgeon carefully examined the stapes to ensure it was functioning properly during the ear surgery.
stapesadjective
Relating to the stapes bone of the middle ear.
The patient underwent stapes reconstruction surgery to improve hearing.
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