auditory receptor cells

au·di·to·ry re·cep·tor cells

columnar cells in the epithelium of the spiral organ, having hairs (stereocilia) on their apical ends. See: Corti cells.

au·di·to·ry re·cep·tor cells

(aw'di-tōr-ē rĕ-sep'tŏr selz) Columnar cells in the epithelium of the organ of Corti, having hairs (stereocilia) on their apical ends. Columnar cells in the epithelium of the organ of Corti, having hairs (stereocilia) on their apical ends.