cochlea
US /ˈkɑːk.li.ə/
UK /ˈkɒk.li.ə/
名詞
蝸牛
the spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.
例:
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Sound waves are converted into electrical signals in the cochlea.
音波は蝸牛で電気信号に変換されます。
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Damage to the cochlea can lead to hearing loss.
蝸牛の損傷は難聴につながる可能性があります。