单词 | malleus |
释义 | malleus/ˈmalɪəs![]() noun (plural mallei /ˈmalɪʌɪ/) Anatomy A small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus.The air pressure on either side of the eardrum is normally kept equal for proper functioning of the middle ear structures, namely the malleus, incus and stapes bones....
OriginMid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'hammer'. |
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