Meaning of the word "middle ear" in English

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middle ear

US /ˈmɪd.əl ɪər/
UK /ˈmɪd.əl ɪər/
"middle ear" picture

Noun

1.

the air-filled central cavity of the ear, behind the eardrum.

Example:
Infection of the middle ear is common in children.
The ossicles are tiny bones located in the middle ear.
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