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Record 1 2000-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Ear
DEF

An elongated spiral structure running the entire length of the cochlea in the floor of the cochlear duct and resting on the basilar membrane. It is the end organ of hearing and contains hair cells, supporting cells, and neuroepithelial receptors stimulated by sound waves.

Key term(s)
  • Corti's organ

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oreille
OBS

Selon certains auteurs, «organe de Corti» est l'ancien nom,

Key term(s)
  • papille spirale
  • crête spirale

Spanish

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