ossicle
noun
os·si·cle
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Definition of ossicle
: a small bone or bony structure (such as the malleus, incus, or stapes)
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Other Words from ossicle
ossicular
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of ossicle in a Sentence
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Once your eardrum starts vibrating, the ossicles in your middle ear start vibrating, too. — Amber Brenza, SELF, "Why Do My Earbuds Always Fall Out?," 4 Feb. 2018 The auditory ossicles of the middle ear – the malleus, incus and stapes – are the tiniest bones in the human body. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, "Doctors Are 3D Printing Ear Bones To Help With Hearing Loss," 18 Dec. 2017 The other bore tooth-like protuberances, called ossicles, above speckled reddish black skin. — Lorraine Boissoneault, Smithsonian, "Is the Mysterious Sea Cucumber Slipping Out of Our Grasp?," 4 Nov. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ossicle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ossicle
noun
os·si·cle
| \ ˈäs-i-kəl
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Medical Definition of ossicle
: a small bone or bony structure
especially
: any of three small bones of the middle ear including the malleus, incus, and stapes
Other Words from ossicle
ossicular
\ ä-ˈsik-yə-lər
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adjective
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adjective