malleus
(mal-le-us)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a small bone in the middle ear that helps to transmit sound.
Example Sentence
The malleus transmits the sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.
More Example Sentences
Sound vibrations move through the malleus.
Synonyms
hammer bone; auditory ossicle; ear bone
Antonyms
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