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单词 malleus
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Definition of malleus in English:

malleus

nounPlural mallei ˈmalɪəsˈmæliəs
Anatomy
  • A small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus.

    〔剖〕锤骨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Urbantschitsch has provided detailed measurements of the malleus, incus and the stapes.
    • Mammals have three, the stapes, the malleus, and incus, the last two being the old reptilian jaw joint still conserved deep within our ear.
    • 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.
    • In mammals they are called the malleus, incus and stapes.
    • The malleus, or hammer, is the largest of the three ossicles.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'hammer'.

Definition of malleus in US English:

malleus

nounˈmalēəsˈmæliəs
Anatomy
  • A small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus.

    〔剖〕锤骨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Urbantschitsch has provided detailed measurements of the malleus, incus and the stapes.
    • In mammals they are called the malleus, incus and stapes.
    • Mammals have three, the stapes, the malleus, and incus, the last two being the old reptilian jaw joint still conserved deep within our ear.
    • 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.
    • The malleus, or hammer, is the largest of the three ossicles.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘hammer’.

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