Meaning of the word cochlea in English
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cochlea
US /ˈkɑːk.li.ə/
UK /ˈkɑːk.li.ə/
Noun
1.
the spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.
Example:
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Sound waves are converted into electrical signals in the cochlea.
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Damage to the cochlea can lead to hearing loss.
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