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basilar membrane

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun basilar membrane has 1 sense
  1. basilar membrane - a membrane in the cochlea that supports the Organ of Corti
    --1 is a kind of
    membrane, tissue layer
    --1 is a part of cochlea

Definitions from the Web

Term: Basilar Membrane

Definition: The basilar membrane is a thin, delicate structure located in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in auditory perception. It is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the hair cells, which then send signals to the brain.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: The specific membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear.

Sense 2: Any similar membrane-like structure found in other organisms.

Usages:

Usage 1: The basilar membrane vibrates in response to different sound frequencies, allowing us to perceive different pitches.

Usage 2: Researchers are studying the basilar membrane to gain a better understanding of hearing disorders.

Sample Sentences:

Sentence 1: The basilar membrane is crucial for the perception of sound in humans.

Sentence 2: Damage to the basilar membrane can result in hearing loss.

Sentence 3: The basilar membrane in birds' ears enables them to detect a wide range of sounds.

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