hair cell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hair sel]
- /hɛər sɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hair sel]
- /hɛər sɛl/

Definitions of hair cell words

noun hair cell an epithelial cell having hairlike processes, as that of the organ of Corti. 1
noun hair cell any of the nerve cells of the inner ear having groups of projecting, hairlike receptors that are sensitive to vibrations and sound waves 0
noun hair cell Any of the sensory receptors of both the auditory system and the vestibular system in all vertebrates. 0

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Origin of hair cell

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Hair cell

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hair cell popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hair cell usage trend in Literature

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