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fenestra of the cochlea

fenestra of the cochlea

9.0
A small opening that leads into the cochlea, the snail-shaped part of the inner ear
  • noun
  • /fəˈnɛstrə əv ðə ˈkoʊkliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fenestra de la cóclea
  • The surgeon carefully inspected the fenestra of the cochlea during the ear operation.

Examples

  • Reconstruction of the fenestra of the cochlea may be necessary in cases of severe damage.

  • Can you locate the fenestra of the cochlea in the diagram?

  • A blockage at the fenestra of the cochlea can impact hearing ability.

  • The fenestra of the cochlea is crucial for hearing.

  • A blockage at the fenestra of the cochlea can impact hearing ability.

  • The surgeon carefully inspected the fenestra of the cochlea during the ear operation.

  • Reconstruction of the fenestra of the cochlea may be necessary in cases of severe damage.

Synonyms

round window
vsfenestra of the cochlea
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A small opening in the inner ear wall that leads to the part that senses sound

is the broader anatomical description rather than the specific membranous name
fenestra cochleae
vsfenestra of the cochlea
  • Specialized
9.2

A small round opening in the inner ear that joins the middle ear to the cochlea

is a general description of the small opening leading into the cochlea
fenestra rotunda
vsfenestra of the cochlea
  • Specialized
8.6

A small opening in the middle ear wall that leads into the inner ear

is the general term focused on the cochlea entrance not the whole middle ear
fenestra
vsfenestra of the cochlea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small opening in a bone, often in the ear

is the specific inner ear opening rather than any similar membrane covered hole

Surface Forms

fenestra of the cochlea singular
fenestrae of the cochlea plural

Morphology

fenestra + of + the + cochlea

The phrase is a straightforward noun-of-noun composition: 'fenestra' (an opening or window) + 'cochlea' (the inner ear cavity) yields an opening of the cochlea. Although both terms are specialized, if a B1 learner knows the constituent meanings the overall sense is directly derivable and follows ordinary anatomical naming patterns.

Etymology

Fenestra of the cochlea uses fenestra, a Latin word meaning 'window', to name a tiny opening into the ear. The cochlea is the part of the inner ear shaped like a snail that helps us hear. So the phrase means a small 'window' or opening into the cochlea that can affect hearing.