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mediostapedial

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to that part of the columella of the ear which, in some animals (such as owls and lizards), connects the stapes with the other parts of the columella.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences, zoology

Examples

  • mediostapedial bar
  • mediostapedial bone
  • mediostapedial process
  • mediostapedial shaft

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From medio- + stapedial.