Cochlear

//ˈkɒk.li.ə// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the cochlea. not-comparable, relational
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the cochlea of the ear wordnet

Synonyms

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anfractuouscorkscrewhelicalspiralvolutewhorled

Example

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"A cochlear implant consists of a prosthesis in the internal ear which allows a deaf person to hear."

Etymology

From cochlea + -ar.

Related phrases

cochlear ductcochlear implantcochlear nervecochlear window

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