TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
HELICOTREMA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scala tympani
1, record 1, English, scala%20tympani
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tympanic canal of cochlea 2, record 1, English, tympanic%20canal%20of%20cochlea
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A space within the cochlea of the internal ear which is filled with perilymph and is separated from the tympanic cavity by the secondary tympanic membrane and continuous with the scala vestibuli through the helicotrema at the apex of the cochlea. 2, record 1, English, - scala%20tympani
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rampe tympanique
1, record 1, French, rampe%20tympanique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scala tympani 2, record 1, French, scala%20tympani
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du tube cochléaire située au-dessous de la lame spirale et qui communique avec la cavité sous-vestibulaire. 2, record 1, French, - rampe%20tympanique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Ear
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scala vestibuli
1, record 2, English, scala%20vestibuli
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vestibular canal 2, record 2, English, vestibular%20canal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perilymph-filled part of the cochlea that begins in the vestibule, is separated from other cochlear structures by the spiral lamina and the cochlear duct, and becomes continuous with the scala tympani at the helicotrema. 2, record 2, English, - scala%20vestibuli
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oreille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rampe vestibulaire
1, record 2, French, rampe%20vestibulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- scala vestibuli 1, record 2, French, scala%20vestibuli
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du tube cochléaire située au-dessus de la lame spirale et qui communique avec la cavité du vestibule. 1, record 2, French, - rampe%20vestibulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Animal Anatomy
- The Ear
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- helicotrema
1, record 3, English, helicotrema
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The opening by which the two scalæ communicate at the top of the cochlea of the ear. 1, record 3, English, - helicotrema
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Anatomie animale
- Oreille
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hélicotrème
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A9licotr%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orifice situé au sommet du limaçon, ou cochlée, dans l'oreille interne. 1, record 3, French, - h%C3%A9licotr%C3%A8me
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: