hair cell

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Noun hair cell has 1 sense

hair cell - a sensory epithelial cell present in the Organ of Corti
--₁ is a kind of epithelial cell
--₁ is a part of organ of Corti

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Hair Cell

A hair cell is a specialized sensory cell found in the auditory or vestibular systems of organisms, including humans. It converts mechanical vibrations or movements into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for interpretation and processing.

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The hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear are responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses.
Damage to the hair cells in the vestibular system can result in balance and coordination problems.

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