ossicle

Meaning

Noun

A small bone (or bony structure), especially one of the three of the middle ear.
Bone-like joint or plate, especially:

Related

Similar words

auditory bone
auditory ossicle
bonelet
ossicular chain
ossicule
ossiculum
otic bone

Origin

Late 16th century, from Latin ossiculum from os.

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