Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ossicle
noun
/ˈɑː.sɪ.kəl/
Definition
A small bone, especially one of the three bones in the middle ear.
Examples
- The ossicle connects the eardrum to the inner ear.
- Small fluctuations in sound can be detected by the ossicles.
- In some animals, ossicles also serve other functions.
Meaning
Ossicles are the tiny bones located in the middle ear that aid in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
Synonyms
- bony structure
- small bone
