basilar membrane

bas·i·lar mem·brane

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Definitions of basilar membrane words

adjective basilar membrane a membrane inside the cochlea that vibrates in response to sound 3
noun basilar membrane a supporting membrane, especially the membrane that supports the organ of Corti in the ear and aids in translating sound vibrations into electrical signals. 1

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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