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inner ear
noun
biology : the part of the ear that is located within your head and that controls hearing and balance
Full Definition of INNER EAR
: the essential organ of hearing and equilibrium that is located in the temporal bone, is innervated by the auditory nerve, and includes the vestibule, the semicircular canals, and the cochlea
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First Known Use of INNER EAR
1855
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INNER EAR Defined for Kids
inner ear
noun
Definition of INNER EAR for Kids
: the inner part of the ear that is located in a bony cavity and plays a key role in hearing and keeping the body properly balanced
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inner ear
noun
Medical Definition of INNER EAR
: the essential part of the vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium that typically is located in the temporal bone, is innervated by the auditory nerve, and includes the vestibule, the semicircular canals, and the cochlea—called also internal ear
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