inner ear

  • 41Ear, internal — There are three sections of the ear. They are the external ear, the middle ear, and the internal ear. The internal ear is far and away the most highly complex. The essential component of the internal ear for hearing is the membranous labyrinth… …

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  • 42inner — in|ner W2 [ˈınə US ər] adj [only before noun] [: Old English; Origin: innera, from inne inside ] 1.) on the inside or close to the centre of something ≠ ↑outer ▪ an inner room ▪ inner London ▪ the inner ear 2.) inner th …

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  • 43Ear ringing — Together with other abnormal ear noises, ear ringing is medically called tinnitus. Tinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. It can be due to many causes including ear… …

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  • 44ear — Synonyms and related words: Eustachian tube, advertence, advertency, alertness, anvil, assiduity, assiduousness, attention, attention span, attentiveness, audibility, audience, audition, auditory apparatus, auditory canal, auditory meatus,… …

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  • 45ear — noun 1) an infection of the ear Syn: inner ear, middle ear, outer ear 2) he had the ear of the president Syn: attention, notice, heed, regard, consideration 3) he has an ear for a good song …

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  • 46inner — adjective (only before noun) 1 on the inside or close to the centre of something: an inner room | Dial 0171 for inner London. | the inner ear opposite outer 2 connected with your soul or deepest feelings: I really enjoy yoga it gives me a sense… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 47ear lobe — Synonyms and related words: Eustachian tube, anvil, auditory apparatus, auditory canal, auditory meatus, auditory nerve, auditory ossicles, auditory tube, auricle, basilar membrane, bony labyrinth, cauliflower ear, cochlea, conch, concha, drape,… …

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  • 48inner — innerly, adv., adj. innerness, n. /in euhr/, adj. 1. situated within or farther within; interior: an inner door. 2. more intimate, private, or secret: the inner workings of the organization. 3. of or pertaining to the mind or spirit; mental;… …

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  • 49inner — in|ner [ ınər ] adjective only before noun *** 1. ) inside or farther toward the center of something: He reached into the inner pocket of his jacket. Cut off the stalks and all but the most tender inner leaves. the inner ear ─ opposite OUTER 2. ) …

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  • 50inner */*/*/ — UK [ˈɪnə(r)] / US [ˈɪnər] adjective [only before noun] 1) inside or further towards the centre of something He reached into the inner pocket of his jacket. Cut off the stalks and all but the most tender inner leaves. the inner ear 2) close to the …

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