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fenestra of the vestibule

fenestra of the vestibule

9.9
A small opening in the inner ear wall connected to a tiny middle ear bone that lets sound waves enter
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : fenestra del vestíbulo
  • Vibrations from the stapes are transmitted into the inner ear through the fenestra of the vestibule.

Examples

  • The surgeon carefully examined the fenestra of the vestibule during the ear operation.

  • Hearing loss can occur if the fenestra of the vestibule is blocked or damaged.

  • The fenestra of the vestibule plays a crucial role in hearing.

  • Can you explain the function of the fenestra of the vestibule?

  • Hearing loss can occur if the fenestra of the vestibule is blocked or damaged.

  • Vibrations from the stapes are transmitted into the inner ear through the fenestra of the vestibule.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the fenestra of the vestibule during the ear operation.

Synonyms

fenestra vestibuli
vsfenestra of the vestibule
  • Specialized
9.9

A small oval opening in the middle ear that lets sound pass into the inner ear

is the boundary opening that lets vibrations pass into the inner ear
oval window
vsfenestra of the vestibule
  • Specialized
8.0

A small membrane-covered opening in the middle ear that passes vibrations from the ear bone to the inner ear

is the boundary opening allowing sound energy to enter the inner ear
fenestra ovalis
vsfenestra of the vestibule
  • Specialized
9.9

An oval opening in the middle ear where a small bone sends sound to the inner ear

is the boundary that admits vibrations into the inner ear

Surface Forms

fenestra of the vestibule singular
fenestrae of the vestibule plural

Morphology

fenestra + of + the + vestibule

The phrase literally combines 'fenestra' (opening) with 'vestibule' (an entrance cavity) to mean 'the opening of the vestibule', so its meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. Although it is a technical anatomical label (referring specifically to the oval window in the inner ear), the compositional possessive structure is straightforward and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows the component words.

Etymology

Fenestra of the vestibule comes from Latin words fenestra and vestibule, meaning 'window' and 'entrance'. Picture a small window in the inner ear wall where a tiny bone pushes to pass sound; it lets vibrations into the inner ear, so the name means that tiny opening.