Word Type

Noun

The word "malleus" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

malleable malleal mallear malleiform

Context

anatomy ichthyology zoology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

auditory bone auditory ossicle ossicle otic bone

Type Of (IsA)

auditory ossicle bone

Part Of

middle ear

Related Terms

bone calcareous hammer mastax middle ear ossicles rotifer structure tripus

Synonym Network

hammer malleus weberi

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