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(os-si-cle) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a small bone in the body.

Example Sentence

Sound waves vibrate the eardrum which then moves the nearest ossicle.

More Example Sentences

Some ossicles are found in the ear.

Synonyms

tiny bone; small bone; bone fragment

Antonyms

skin

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ossicle
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