Meaning of the word incus in English

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incus

US /ˈɪŋ.kəs/
UK /ˈɪŋ.kəs/
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Noun

a small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.

Example:
The incus is one of the three ossicles in the middle ear.
Damage to the incus can lead to hearing loss.
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