Meaning of the word stapes in English
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stapes
US /ˈsteɪ.piːz/
UK /ˈsteɪ.piːz/
Noun
1.
a small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear. It is the smallest bone in the human body.
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The stapes is crucial for hearing, as it transmits sound vibrations to the cochlea.
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Damage to the stapes can lead to conductive hearing loss.
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