ALL meanings of middle ear
mid·dle ear
M m - noun middle ear middle portion of the ear 1
- noun middle ear the middle portion of the ear, consisting of the tympanic membrane and an air-filled chamber lined with mucous membrane, that contains the malleus, incus, and stapes. Compare ear1 (def 1). 1
- noun middle ear the sound-conducting part of the ear, containing the malleus, incus, and stapes 0
- noun middle ear the part of the ear including the tympanic membrane and the adjacent cavity containing the three small bones (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) that transmit the vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 0